GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

Random words

WordMeaning
catcalla loud or raucous cry made especially to express disapproval (as at a sports event)
peregrinationto travel especially on foot : walk
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
cumbersomeunwieldy because of heaviness and bulk
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
influxa coming in