GRE Word List
CONTRIVANCE
a thing contrived
The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| crass | gross |
| taint | to contaminate morally : corrupt |
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| dank | unpleasantly moist or wet |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| renounce | to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration |
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