GRE Word List

CONNIVANCE

the act of conniving

The meaning of the word connivance is the act of conniving.

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WordMeaning
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate