GRE Word List
CONTRIVANCE
a thing contrived
The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| uncouth | awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude |
| attest | to affirm to be true or genuine |
| unravel | to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle |
| languor | weakness or weariness of body or mind |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |
| germinate | to cause to sprout or develop |