GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

Random words

WordMeaning
validateto make legally valid : ratify
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt