GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

Random words

WordMeaning
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
posthumousborn after the death of the father
enraptureto fill with delight
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
abjectsunk to or existing in a low state or condition : very bad or severe
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial