GRE Word List
CONTRIVANCE
a thing contrived
The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |
| amalgamate | to unite in or as if in an amalgam |
| rig | to fit out with rigging |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| finery | ornament |
| preponderance | a superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength |
| solace | to give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console |
| adjoin | to add or attach by joining |