GRE Word List
CONTRIVANCE
a thing contrived
The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| entourage | one's attendants or associates |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| wont | accustomed |
| anthropomorphic | described or thought of as having a human form or human attributes |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |
| maneuver | a military or naval movement |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |