GRE Word List

PROVISO

an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition

The meaning of the word proviso is an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition.

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WordMeaning
cognizancea distinguishing mark or emblem (such as a heraldic bearing)
siftto put through a sieve
irrelevantnot relevant : inapplicable
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
dieto pass from physical life : expire
nibbill
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
extrinsicnot forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable