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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

proven

IPA: /ˈpruːvən/

KK: /ˈpruːvən/

adjective

Definition: Demonstrated to be true or effective based on evidence or experience.

Example: The scientist presented proven results from her experiments.

verb

Definition: To show that something is true or correct through evidence or demonstration.

Example: The scientist has proven her theory with extensive research.

provenance

IPA: /ˈprɒvənəns/

KK: /ˈprɒvənəns/

noun

Definition: The place where something comes from or the history of its ownership, especially for valuable items like art or antiques.

Example: The provenance of the painting was traced back to a famous artist from the 18th century.

provenience

IPA: /prəˈviːniəns/

KK: /prəˈviːniəns/

noun

Definition: A source or place where something comes from.

Example: The provenience of the ancient artifact was traced back to a small village in Italy.

provenly

IPA: /ˈpruːvənli/

KK: /ˈpruːvənli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that has been shown to be true or valid, without any doubt.

Example: The method has been provenly effective in various studies.

proverb

IPA: /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

KK: /ˈprɒvɜrb/

noun

Definition: A short and well-known saying that gives advice or expresses a general truth.

Example: The proverb 'A stitch in time saves nine' means that taking care of problems early can prevent bigger issues later.

verb

Definition: Not a valid English word.

Example: Not available.

proverbial

IPA: /prəˈvɜːrbiəl/

KK: /prəˈvɜrbiəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice, often known and used by many people.

Example: He is the proverbial wise man, always giving good advice.

proverbially

IPA: /prəˈvɜːbɪəli/

KK: /prəˈvɜrbɪəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or resembles a saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice.

Example: She was proverbially late, always arriving after everyone else had started.

providence

IPA: /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

KK: /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

noun

Definition: The act of providing care or guidance, often associated with a divine power or foresight in planning for the future.

Example: Many believe that providence guided their decisions during difficult times.

provident

IPA: /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

KK: /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone who is careful about saving money and planning for the future.

Example: She is very provident, always saving for her retirement and unexpected expenses.

providential

IPA: /prəˈvɪdʒ.ən.tʃəl/

KK: /prəˈvɪdʒ.ən.tʃəl/

adjective

Definition: Happening in a way that seems to be guided by a higher power or fate, often at just the right time.

Example: It was providential that they found the missing keys just before leaving for the airport.

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