GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

Random words

WordMeaning
flagrantconspicuously offensive
peerlessmatchless
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
outlooka place offering a view
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
civilof or relating to citizens
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect
founderone that founds or establishes