GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

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WordMeaning
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
hema border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
pettyhaving secondary rank or importance : minor
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
actuaryclerk
obligatorybinding in law or conscience
substantiateto give substance or form to : embody
bitinghaving the power to bite
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection