GRE Word List
CONTRIVANCE
a thing contrived
The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
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| unequivocal | leaving no doubt : clear |
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| beware | to be on one's guard |
| palatial | of, relating to, or being a palace |
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| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| fulcrum | prop |