GRE Word List
CONTRIVANCE
a thing contrived
The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| replete | fully or abundantly provided or filled |
| miscellany | separate writings collected in one volume |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| compact | predominantly formed or filled : composed |
| interminable | having or seeming to have no end |
| babble | to talk enthusiastically or excessively |
| depose | to remove from a throne or other high position |
| libretto | the text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater |