GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

Random words

WordMeaning
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
microcosma little world
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
smotherto kill by depriving of air
tricksterone who tricks: such as
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done
warrantsanction