GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

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WordMeaning
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
disconsolatecheerless
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
wastrelvagabond
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
decrepitudethe quality or state of being decrepit
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
demeanorbehavior toward others : outward manner
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness