GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
discreditto refuse to accept as true or accurate : disbelieve
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vixena female fox
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
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