GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

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WordMeaning
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
distantseparated in space : away
noncommittalgiving no clear indication of attitude or feeling
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
pana usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking)
punditpandit