GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

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WordMeaning
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
beatificof, possessing, or imparting beatitude
apprehendarrest
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
bereftdeprived or robbed of the possession or use of something
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
culminationthe action of culminating