GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

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WordMeaning
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
orthodoxconforming to established doctrine especially in religion
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
penurya cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money)
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
slapdashhaphazard
smeara viscous or sticky substance
sententiousgiven to or abounding in aphoristic expression
sirenany of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing