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
subterfugedeception by artifice or stratagem in order to conceal, escape, or evade
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
purveyorone that purveys
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
chorusa company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action
vagaryan erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant manifestation, action, or notion
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy