GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

Random words

WordMeaning
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
suckleto give milk to from the breast or udder
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
consortassociate
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
culminationthe action of culminating
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.