GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
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baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
plummetto fall perpendicularly
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compulsorymandatory
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard