GRE Word List
CONTRIVANCE
a thing contrived
The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| distinction | the act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference |
| masquerade | a social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes |
| concordat | compact |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |
| court | the residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| turmoil | a state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion |