GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

Random words

WordMeaning
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
attestto affirm to be true or genuine
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
meandera winding path or course
peruseto examine or consider with attention and in detail : study
germinateto cause to sprout or develop