GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

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WordMeaning
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
cuethe letter q
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
leerysuspicious
macerateto cause to waste away by or as if by excessive fasting
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
philatelista specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps
clientelea body of clients