GRE Word List
CONTRIVANCE
a thing contrived
The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
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| spoof | deceive |
| billow | wave |
| discourse | verbal interchange of ideas |
| assent | to agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur |
| default | failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect |
| broach | brooch |
| prey | an animal taken by a predator as food |
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