GRE Word List
CONTRIVANCE
a thing contrived
The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| doff | to remove (an article of wear) from the body |
| invalid | not valid: |
| inconsequential | of no significance : unimportant |
| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |
| preeminent | having paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding |
| incredulous | unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical |
| captious | marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections |
| rejuvenate | to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to |
| dabble | to work or involve oneself superficially or intermittently especially in a secondary activity or interest |