GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

Random words

WordMeaning
servileof or befitting a menial position
apiarya place where bees are kept
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
paragona model of excellence or perfection
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
omnipotentalmighty
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
slywise in practical affairs