GRE Word List
CONTRIVANCE
a thing contrived
The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| qualify | to reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| ventral | of or relating to the belly : abdominal |
| wastrel | vagabond |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| manifestation | the act, process, or an instance of manifesting |
| decrepitude | the quality or state of being decrepit |
| minion | a servile dependent, follower, or underling |
| demeanor | behavior toward others : outward manner |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |