GRE Word List
CONNIVANCE
the act of conniving
The meaning of the word connivance is the act of conniving.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| query | question |
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| litany | a prayer consisting of a series of invocations and supplications by the leader with alternate responses by the congregation |
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
| glut | to flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| slapdash | haphazard |