GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

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WordMeaning
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
permissivegranted on sufferance : tolerated
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
amazona member of a race of female warriors of Greek mythology
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension
canarda false or unfounded report or story