GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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firebranda piece of burning wood
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
equityjustice according to natural law or right
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