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Look up provo, Provo, or provò in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Provo or Provos may refer to: Provo, Kentucky, an unincorporated community Provo, South
Provo
City in Utah, United States
Provo (/ˈproʊ.voʊ/ PROH-voh) is a city in and the county seat of Utah County, Utah, United States. It is 43 miles (69 km) south of Salt Lake City along
Provo,_Utah
Residential treatment center in Utah, US
Provo Canyon School (PCS) is a private, for-profit residential treatment center for children and adolescents located in Provo and Springville, Utah. Since
Provo_Canyon_School
Private university in Provo, Utah, US
Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private research university in Provo, Utah, United States. It was founded in 1875 by religious leader Brigham Young
Brigham_Young_University
Airport in Utah, United States
Provo Airport (IATA: PVU, ICAO: KPVU, FAA LID: PVU), formerly Provo Municipal Airport, is a public-use airport on east shore of Utah Lake on the southwestern
Provo_Municipal_Airport
Metropolitan region in Utah, United States
The Provo–Orem-Lehi, UT Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Office of Management and Budget, is a metropolitan statistical
Provo–Orem–Lehi metropolitan area
Provo–Orem–Lehi_metropolitan_area
1960s Dutch countercultural movement
Provo was a Dutch counterculture movement in the mid-1960s that focused on provoking violent responses from authorities using non-violent bait. It was
Provo_(movement)
Canyon in the American state of Utah
Rock Canyon is located in the Wasatch Mountains, in east Provo, Utah, United States. It is popular with rock climbers and hikers (and a number of other
Rock_Canyon_(Provo,_Utah)
In Utah County and Wasatch County, Utah
Provo Canyon is located in unincorporated Utah County and Wasatch County, Utah. Provo Canyon runs between Mount Timpanogos on the north and Mount Cascade
Provo_Canyon
Private for-profit college in Utah, United States
Provo College is a private for-profit institution in the United States. Founded in 1984, Provo College maintains a campus in the Utah Valley. The college
Provo_College
River in Utah, United States
Utah Lake at the city of Provo, Utah. The two main branches of Provo River are the North Fork Provo River and the South Fork Provo River. The river is impounded
Provo_River
Topics referred to by the same term
Temple, formerly officially called the Provo Temple and soon to be renamed the Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple. Provo City Center Temple This disambiguation
Provo_Temple
Unincorporated community in South Dakota, U.S.
Provo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Fall River County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 10 at the 2020
Provo,_South_Dakota
Public university in Orem, Utah, US
Vocational Office consolidated federal work program classes into one campus in Provo, just west of the campus of Brigham Young University. At this time, the
Utah_Valley_University
Metropolitan area in Utah, United States
Salt Lake City–Provo–Ogden, UT Combined Statistical Area (CSA), which also includes the Ogden–Clearfield metropolitan area, the Provo–Orem metropolitan
Salt Lake City metropolitan area
Salt_Lake_City_metropolitan_area
U.S. state
Medicine in Provo Ogden–Weber Technical College in Ogden Provo College in Provo Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Provo Roseman University
Utah
Highway in the United States
a spur of U.S. Route 89. It currently runs for 322 miles (518 km) from Provo, Utah at Interstate 15 to Jackson, Wyoming. The highway was not part of
U.S._Route_189
Canadian athlete, school administrator, and politician
Dwayne Provo (born October 7, 1970) is a Canadian athlete, school administrator, and politician. Provo was born in North Preston, Nova Scotia (one of
Dwayne_Provo
Mountain in Utah, United States
Provo Peak is a mountain peak located in the Wasatch Range and the Uinta National Forest that is located within the city limits of Provo, Utah, United
Provo_Peak
Ice hockey team in Casper, Wyoming
Warbirds. Provo Riverblades Provo Predators "Casper Warbirds Tier II Jr. Hockey". City of Casper, Wyoming. Retrieved May 31, 2025. "Provo Riverblades
Casper_Warbirds
known as the Provo Reservoir Canal and the Provo River Aqueduct, is a 23 mile water conveyance system that diverts water from the Provo River and other
Murdock_Canal
Kia concept vehicle
The Kia Provo is a 3-door subcompact hatchback concept revealed by South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Some media
Kia_Provo
American-based brand of cutting plotter
keyboard overlay indicates key selections for that cartridge only. However, Provo Craft has released a "Universal Overlay" that is compatible with all cartridges
Cricut
Defunct American multinational operating system software company
distribution named OpenLinux (COL). The company was originally based in Provo and later in Orem, Utah, USA. Their first product in 1995 was Caldera Network
Caldera_(company)
Public school district in Provo, Utah, United States
The Provo City School District is a school district in Provo, Utah, United States, which has boundaries that almost entirely coincide with those of the
Provo_School_District
The municipal flag of Provo, Utah, United States, features the city's logo on a light blue field. It was adopted on January 6, 2015, after a multi-year
Flag_of_Provo,_Utah
2004 film
Sons of Provo is a 2004 film written by Peter Brown and Will Swenson, and directed by Swenson. It is a mockumentary that portrays the experience of an
Sons_of_Provo
American alternative rock band
The Backseat Lovers is an American rock band formed in Provo, Utah in 2018. The band's 2019 single "Kilby Girl" reached number 39 on the Billboard Rock
The_Backseat_Lovers
Latter-day Saint temple in Utah, 1972–2024
The Provo Utah Rock Canyon Temple (formerly the Provo Utah Temple) is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located in Provo, Utah
Provo_Utah_Rock_Canyon_Temple
Shopping mall in Utah, United States
Provo Towne Centre is an enclosed shopping mall in Provo, Utah. Opened in 1998, the mall is anchored by JCPenney, Target, Automotive Addiction Lounge,
Provo_Towne_Centre
Bus rapid transit line in Utah County, Utah, United States
station with UVU, the University Mall, BYU, downtown Provo, the Provo FrontRunner station, the Provo Towne Centre mall, the East Bay Business Park and follows
Utah_Valley_Express
Paramilitary force active from 1969 to 2005
Republican Army (IRA; Irish: Óglaigh na hÉireann) and informally known as the Provos, was an Irish republican paramilitary force that sought to end British rule
Provisional Irish Republican Army
Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army
Public high school in Provo, Utah
Provo High School is a public secondary school located in Provo, Utah, United States. It is one of three high schools in the Provo City School District
Provo_High_School
Ranking of U.S. cities
64 (ConcordNC) Provo UT 114,527 115,162 −0.55% 41.7 108.0 2,762 1,066 40°15′N 111°39′W / 40.25°N 111.65°W / 40.25; -111.65 (Provo) Rio Rancho NM 114
List of United States cities by population
List_of_United_States_cities_by_population
Train station in Provo, Utah, United States
Provo station is a train station in Provo, Utah. It is served by Amtrak's California Zephyr, which runs once daily between Chicago and Emeryville, California
Provo_station_(Amtrak)
1850 killing of over 40 Native Americans by Mormon settlers
The Provo River Massacre (also known as the Battle at Fort Utah, or Fort Utah Massacre) was a violent attack and massacre in 1850 in which 90 Mormon militiamen
Battle_at_Fort_Utah
Latter-day Saint temple in Provo, Utah, United States
The Provo City Center Temple is a temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, built on the site of the former Provo Tabernacle in Provo, Utah
Provo_City_Center_Temple
Historic church in Utah, United States
The Provo Tabernacle was a tabernacle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1898 to 2010 in downtown Provo, Utah, United
Provo_Tabernacle
diary" (1875-1880) [Diary]. Mormon Missionary Diaries, ID: MSS SC 1880. Provo, UT: L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Brigham Young University. Hale Jr
List of Mormon missionary diarists (Europe)
List_of_Mormon_missionary_diarists_(Europe)
American football player (1922–1999)
Frederick Lewis Provo (April 17, 1922 – June 6, 1999) was an American professional football halfback who played one season in the National Football League
Fred_Provo
American Founding Father and polymath (1706–1790)
and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute.[dead link] Wood 2004, p. 17. Isaacson
Benjamin_Franklin
Association football league in Turks and Caicos
The Provo Premier League is the top division of the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association. Despite being a league competition in CONCACAF none
Provo_Premier_League
Royal Navy officer (1791–1892)
Admiral of the Fleet Sir Provo William Parry Wallis, GCB (12 April 1791 – 13 February 1892) was a Royal Navy officer. As a junior officer, following the
Provo_Wallis
Stadium at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, United States
Western United States, on the campus of Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo, Utah. Primarily used for college football, it is the home field of the
LaVell_Edwards_Stadium
Village in Serbia
Provo (Serbian: Прово) is a Serbian village located in the Vladimirci municipality of the Mačva District, with an altitude of 86 meters. As of 2022, the
Provo,_Vladimirci
CCGS Provo Wallis is a Provo Wallis-class buoy tender that served with the Canadian Coast Guard. The vessel entered service in 1969 and was classed as
CCGS_Provo_Wallis
American politician (born 1960)
Utah's 3rd congressional district and from 2010 to 2017 as the 44th mayor of Provo. Curtis was first elected to Congress in a 2017 special election to succeed
John_Curtis
City in Utah, United States
adjacent to Provo, Lindon, and Vineyard and is approximately 45 miles (72 km) south of Salt Lake City. Orem is one of the principal cities of the Provo-Orem
Orem,_Utah
American model, actress and singer (born 1998)
being verbally, physically, and sexually abused at Provo Canyon School, a therapeutic school in Provo, Utah. Jackson posted to her Instagram account, "As
Paris_Jackson
American businessman (born 1978)
and co-founder of Qualtrics, an experience management company based in Provo, Utah. Smith is also owner of the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association
Ryan_Smith_(businessman)
Type of geographical region in the United States
Lake City–Murray, UT MSA 1,308,377 1,257,936 +4.01% +50,441 Salt Lake City–Provo–Orem, UT CSA Fresno, CA MSA 1,203,383 1,164,909 +3.30% +38,474 Fresno–Hanford–Corcoran
Metropolitan_statistical_area
2002 action video game
out that enemy bullets can be easily dodged by ducking, GameSpot's Frank Provo claimed that such an action was nonviable when passing through a door or
XXX_(video_game)
Municipality in Dalmatian Hinterland, Croatia
Cista Provo is a municipality in Croatia in the Split-Dalmatia County. It has a population of 2,335 (2011 census), in an area of 98 km2 (38 sq mi). Around
Cista_Provo
Turks and Caicos football club
Provo United SC is an association football club from Providenciales, Turks and Caicos that currently competes in the Provo Premier League. Key Champion
Provo_United_SC
Resort in the Wasatch Range in Utah County, Utah, United States
Sundance Mountain Resort, is a ski resort 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Provo, Utah. It includes more than 5,000 acres (2,000 ha) on the slopes of Mount
Sundance_Resort
Television station in Provo, Utah
a non-commercial educational independent television station licensed to Provo, Utah, United States, serving Salt Lake City and the state of Utah. The
KBYU-TV
American actor (born 1963)
Ancestry.com. Florida, U.S., Divorce Index, 1927-2001 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Shakhnazarova, Nika (April
Johnny_Depp
Minor league baseball team in Utah, USA
the Provo Angels (2001–2004), the team originally played at the Larry H. Miller Field on the campus of Brigham Young University in northeastern Provo. After
Orem_Owlz
American football player and actor (1947–2024)
world record in the 4 × 110-yard relay at the NCAA track championships in Provo, Utah on June 17, 1967. They had a time of 38.6 seconds. Also that year
O._J._Simpson
Commuter rail along the Wasatch Front in Utah, United States
Weber County through Davis County, Salt Lake City, and Salt Lake County to Provo Central station in central Utah County. In 2025, the system had a ridership
FrontRunner
Historic railroad in Utah
trains along a line between Heber City and Vivian Park, which is located in Provo Canyon. The HVRX carries over 110,000 passengers a year. The railroad line
Heber_Valley_Railroad
Mormon premarital sex avoidance method
any genital movement. Provo pushing – The "jump hump" assistant has been termed the "bed jumper" or "Provo pusher" (after Provo, Utah, home of BYU). Other
Soaking_(sexual_practice)
1960s–1998 conflict in Northern Ireland
illegal following a British government inquiry. The Provisional IRA, or "Provos", as they became known, sought to establish themselves as the defender of
The_Troubles
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USNS Provo (T-AG-173) was a Phoenix-class miscellaneous auxiliary acquired by the United States Navy in 1962, crewed by a civilian crew from the Military
USNS_Provo
Public library in Provo, Utah, United States
The Provo City Library is a public library serving residents of Provo and Orem in the U.S. state of Utah. It occupies the building of the former Brigham
Provo_City_Library
Experience management company
experience management company, with co-headquarters in Seattle, Washington, and Provo, Utah, in the United States. The company was founded in 2002 by Scott M
Qualtrics
Largest church adhering to Mormonism
(2004). Joseph Smith's New Translation of the Bible: Original Manuscripts. Provo: Religious Studies Center at BYU. p. 39. ISBN 978-1-59038-328-5. Wayment
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The_Church_of_Jesus_Christ_of_Latter-day_Saints
City in Utah, United States
Utah, United States, known as "Utah's City of Trees". It is part of the Provo–Orem Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 39,604 as of April
Pleasant_Grove,_Utah
Christian apostle and missionary (c. 5 – c. 64/65)
(eds.). Critique of Christian Origins: A Parallel Arabic-English Text. Provo, UT: Brigham Young University Press. Aslan, Reza (2013). Zealot: The Life
Paul_the_Apostle
American religious leader and jurist (born 1932)
church's Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1984. Oaks was born in Provo, Utah, and grew up in Provo and Vernal, Utah. He studied accounting at Brigham Young University
Dallin_H._Oaks
Newspaper of Utah County (Provo), Utah
events in Utah County, central Utah. Much of the coverage focuses on the Provo-Orem metropolitan area in Utah Valley. The Daily Herald is owned by Ogden
Daily_Herald_(Utah)
Unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States
Provo is an unincorporated community located in Butler County, Kentucky, United States. Its post office closed in 2004. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic
Provo,_Kentucky
County in Utah, United States
populous county in the U.S. state of Utah. The county seat and largest city is Provo, which is the state's fourth-largest city, and the largest outside of Salt
Utah_County,_Utah
Religious training centers operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). The flagship MTC is located in Provo, Utah, adjacent to the campus of Brigham Young University (BYU), a private
Missionary_Training_Center
Football league season
The 2025–26 Provo Premier League season will be the twenty-eighth league season of the Provo Premier League, the top division football competition in the
2025–26_Provo_Premier_League
American superhero media franchise
Archived from the original on April 3, 2013. Retrieved August 25, 2017. Provo, Frank (June 11, 2008). "The Incredible Hulk Review". GamesRadar. Archived
Marvel_Cinematic_Universe
Non-profit foundation located in Provo, Utah, United States
America's Freedom Festival at Provo (also America's Freedom Festival or Freedom Festival) is a private, non-profit foundation known for organizing more
America's Freedom Festival at Provo
America's_Freedom_Festival_at_Provo
Freshwater lake in Utah County, Utah, United States
County, Utah, United States. It lies in Utah Valley, surrounded by the Provo-Orem metropolitan area. The lake's only river outlet, the Jordan River,
Utah_Lake
Island in the North Atlantic Ocean
Peter (1997). Provos: The IRA and Sinn Féin. London: Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 33–56. ISBN 978-0-7475-3392-4. Taylor, Peter (1997). Provos: The IRA and
Ireland
American football defensive lineman (born 2002)
for the Utah Utes and BYU Cougars. Fano attended Timpview High School in Provo, Utah. He was rated as a four-star recruit[by whom?] and committed to play
Logan_Fano
German-American computer scientist and software engineer
Niels Provos is a German-American researcher in security engineering, malware, and cryptography. He received a PhD in computer science from the University
Niels_Provos
United States historic place
The Provo Canyon Guard Quarters is a historic building located in Provo Canyon in northeastern Utah County, Utah, United States, that is listed on the
Provo_Canyon_Guard_Quarters
English actress (born 1935)
Ancestry.com. England & Wales, Birth Index: 1916–2005 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008. Original data: General Register
Wanda_Ventham
Mexican actress (1923–2011)
Ancestry.com. New Orleans Passenger Lists, 1820–1945 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, US: The Generations Network, Inc., 2006. Micropublication T905. RG085
Linda_Christian
Species of spider
Scotinotylus provo is a species of sheet weaver found in the United States. It was described by Chamberlin in 1949. "Scotinotylus". World Spider Catalog
Scotinotylus_provo
notable people from Provo, Utah. This list includes notable individuals born and raised in Provo, those who currently live in Provo, and those who lived
List of people from Provo, Utah
List_of_people_from_Provo,_Utah
American LDS missionary and speaker (1940–2026)
she was the Director of Training in the Missionary Training Center in Provo, Utah from 1978 to 1995. She also served as a member of the Relief Society
Mary_Ellen_Edmunds
U.S. state
April 13, 2014. Retrieved April 12, 2014. Witters, Dan (March 25, 2014). "Provo-Orem, Utah, Leads U.S. Communities in Well-Being". Gallup. Archived from
West_Virginia
City in Utah, United States
Payson is a city in Utah County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo–Orem metropolitan area. The population was 21,101 at the 2020 census. Pioneers
Payson,_Utah
Topics referred to by the same term
Premier League, a Canadian association football league Private pilot licence Provo Premier League, top division association football tournament in Turks and
PPL
Cargo ship of the United States Navy
USS Provo Victory (AK-228) was a Boulder Victory-class cargo ship acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. She served in the Pacific Ocean theatre
USS_Provo_Victory
American smart home services provider
Vivint Smart Home, Inc. (stylized as vivint) is a Provo, Utah-based manufacturer of smart home and home security products. Its product lines include cameras
Vivint
American politician
Kevin Billings (born 1956) is an American politician who served as mayor of Provo, Utah from 1988 to 2010. Billings studied engineering, technology and business
Lewis_Billings
Region in Utah, United States
Pleasant View in the north, and containing the major cities of Salt Lake City, Provo, Orem, Bountiful, Layton, and Ogden along with many smaller communities
Wasatch_Front
Connector street in Utah County, Utah, United States
of Provo and runs along length of the south and west sides of the city. The parkway serves the Provo Municipal Airport and the new campus of Provo High
Lakeview Parkway (Utah County, Utah)
Lakeview_Parkway_(Utah_County,_Utah)
Settlement in Utah, United States
Fort Utah (also known as Fort Provo) was the original European American settlement at modern-day Provo, Utah, United States. The settlement was established
Fort_Utah
Charleston and Provo". Breeze Airways. Business Wire. August 10, 2022. Retrieved August 10, 2022. "Breeze Airways launches nonstop flights from Provo to Burbank"
List of Breeze Airways destinations
List_of_Breeze_Airways_destinations
American Methodist minister and evangelist
Ancestry.com. U.S. Passport Applications, 1795–1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007. Mcclure, R. (2003). Finding
Beverly_Carradine
1936–1939 civil war in Spain
May Days Contemporary anarchism Red inverted triangle Labadie Collection Provo May 1968 Kate Sharpley Library Carnival Against Capital 1999 Seattle WTO
Spanish_Civil_War
American college basketball season
head coach Kevin Young and play their home games at Marriott Center in Provo, Utah as third-year members of the Big 12 Conference. The Cougars finished
2025–26 BYU Cougars men's basketball team
2025–26_BYU_Cougars_men's_basketball_team
PROVO
PROVO
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from a Middle English pet form of Nicholas.English : from a Middle English personal name derived from the Old English byname Cola (from col ‘(char)coal’, presumably denoting someone of swarthy appearance), or the Old Norse cognate Koli.Scottish and Irish : when not of English origin, this is a reduced and altered form of McCool.In some cases, particularly in New England, Cole is a translation of the French surname Charbonneau.Probably an Americanized spelling of German Kohl.An Irish family by the name of Cole was established in Fermanagh by Sir William Cole (1576–1653). He was the first Provost of Enniskillen, and his descendants became earls of Enniskillen. The family is thought to have originated in Devon or Cornwall.
Boy/Male
Biblical
Bitter, to provoke.
Biblical
bitter; to provoke
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from Middle English provost ‘provost’, an occupational name for the head of a religious chapter or educational establishment, or, since such officials were usually clergy and celibate, a nickname for a self-important person.French : northern and western form of Prevost.A Provost from Paris is documented in Quebec City in 1665. An Etienne Provost, a hunter and guide born in Canada c. 1782, is believed to be the first white man to visit the Great Salt Lake.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly Cornwall)
English (mainly Cornwall) : variant of Proud.French : from an eastern French regional word equivalent to prévôt ‘provost’ (see Provost).
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
Measure for Measure'.
Biblical
who becomes bitter; provokinga lady
PROVO
PROVO
Boy/Male
English
A stream.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Nye.Irish : reduced form of O’Ney.North German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : variant of Neu. The Jewish surname may sometimes be a shortened form of a name such as Neuburger.German : habitational name from a place near Boppard.North German : nickname from Middle Low German ni(g)e, ney(g)e ‘(the) new one’.Dutch : from a short form of the personal name Aarnoud (see Arnold).Dutch (de Ney) : variant of Nay 3.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Pure
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
Beautiful stubborn, young princess
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Boundless
Boy/Male
Hindu
Soft, Bland, Placid
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a variant spelling of Studdy, a habitational name from Studdah in Yorkshire, Stodday in Lancashire (both named with Old English stÅd ‘stud’ + haga ‘hedged enclosure’), or Stody in Norfolk (from the same first element + (ge)hæg ‘enclosure’), or a topographic name from Middle English stode ‘stud’ + hey ‘enclosure’.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Color in Sanskrit
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi
Lustrous
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, WILLIS means "son of Will."
PROVO
PROVO
PROVO
PROVO
PROVO
v. t.
To make angry or annoyed by little provocations; to irritate; to plague; to torment; to harass; to afflict; to trouble; to tease.
v. i.
To cause provocation or anger.
v. t.
To provoke; to exasperate.
a.
That may be provoked.
n.
Incitement; stimulus; as, provocation to mirth.
n.
Quality of being provocative.
n.
The office of a provost.
a.
Provocative.
n.
The act of provoking, or causing vexation or, anger.
imp. & p. p.
of Provoke
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Provoke
n.
Remarks concerning a subject or a person designed to excite laughter with a degree of contempt; wit of that species which provokes contemptuous laughter; disparagement by making a person an object of laughter; banter; -- a term lighter than derision.
n.
Anything that is provocative; a stimulant; as, a provocative of appetite.
n.
A ragout of partly roasted game stewed with sauce, wine, bread, and condiments suited to provoke appetite.
n.
The act that which, provokes; one who excites anger or other passion, or incites to action; as, a provoker of sedition.
a.
Having the power or quality of exciting resentment; tending to awaken passion or vexation; as, provoking words or treatment.
a.
Provoking the flow of urine; uretic; diuretic.
n.
That which provokes, or excites anger; the cause of resentment; as, to give provocation.
a.
Serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; exciting.
n.
A person who is appointed to superintend, or preside over, something; the chief magistrate in some cities and towns; as, the provost of Edinburgh or of Glasgow, answering to the mayor of other cities; the provost of a college, answering to president; the provost or head of certain collegiate churches.