This wordlist is generally used by students preparing for GRE.
Short Definition : penitent; repentant; N. contrition
Short Definition : something contrived; machine or apparatus; clever deceitful plan; scheme
Short Definition : invent or fabricate in a clever way (by improvisation); manage; Ex. contrive to attract his attention
Short Definition : unnatural and forced; artificial; not spontaneous; Ex. The ending was rather contrived.
Short Definition : oppose with arguments; attempt to refute; contradict; ADJ. controversial; N. controversy
Short Definition : stubborn and disobedient; resisting authority (esp. disobedient to an order made by a court)
Short Definition : bruise
Short Definition : riddle; difficult problem
Short Definition : come together; assemble; call to meet; Ex. convene the council
Short Definition : social or moral custom; established practice; formal meeting; international agreement