GRE Word List

CONTRIVANCE

a thing contrived

The meaning of the word contrivance is a thing contrived.

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WordMeaning
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
repletefully or abundantly provided or filled
miscellanyseparate writings collected in one volume
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
interminablehaving or seeming to have no end
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
deposeto remove from a throne or other high position
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