GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

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WordMeaning
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
expatiateto move about freely or at will : wander
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter