GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

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WordMeaning
furoran angry or maniacal fit : rage
hermitagethe habitation of a hermit
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare
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fallibleliable to be erroneous
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