GRE Word List
CONTRIVANCE
a thing contrived
The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| meander | a winding path or course |
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| executioner | one who executes |
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| disparate | markedly distinct in quality or character |