GRE Word List
CONTRIVE
devise
The meaning of the word contrive is devise.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| compatible | capable of existing together in harmony |
| clientele | a body of clients |
| eccentricity | the quality or state of being eccentric |
| sportive | frolicsome |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| heyday | the period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity |
| fracas | a noisy quarrel : brawl |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |