GRE Word List
CONTRIVANCE
a thing contrived
The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grandiose | characterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration |
| corporeal | having, consisting of, or relating to a physical material body: such as |
| braid | to make from braids |
| residual | remainder |
| satiate | filled to satiety |
| profligate | wildly extravagant |
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |
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| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |