GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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WordMeaning
idylla simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
rallyto muster for a common purpose
efficacythe power to produce an effect
bewareto be on one's guard
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
queruloushabitually complaining