GRE Word List
CONTRIVE
devise
The meaning of the word contrive is devise.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| convention | agreement |
| spurn | to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| foul | offensive to the senses : loathsome |
| craven | lacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted |
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| canny | clever |