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    contrivance

    contrivance - Dictionary definition and meaning for word contrivance

    Definition
    (noun) a device or control that is very useful for a particular job Definition
    (noun) the faculty of contriving; inventive skill
    Example Sentence
    • his skillful contrivance of answers to every problem
    Definition
    (noun) an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
    Synonyms : dodge , stratagem
    Example Sentence
    • his testimony was just a contrivance to throw us off the track
    Definition
    (noun) an artificial or unnatural or obviously contrived arrangement of details or parts etc.
    Example Sentence
    • the plot contained too many improbable contrivances to be believable
    Definition
    (noun) any improvised arrangement for temporary use
    Synonyms : lash-up
    Definition
    (noun) the act of devising something
    Synonyms : devisal
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for contrivance

contrivance-take the first 6 letters..it's like kantri..who deceives people by devising beforehand

contri kar ke van khareed li.....

"Contri" "Van" was created only for the purpose of collecting contri.

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Contri(PAISE ki CONTRI) nahi karke kalti mar deta hai .Cunning and deceiptful

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