GRE Word List
CONTRIVANCE
a thing contrived
The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| iniquitous | characterized by iniquity |
| mitigate | to cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify |
| elaboration | planned or carried out with great care |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| dint | force |
| luxuriate | to grow profusely : thrive |
| vacillate | to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses |
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| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| noose | a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn |