GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

Random words

WordMeaning
extemporaneouscomposed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu
recessthe action of receding : recession
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
purportedreputed
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief