GRE Word List
CONTRIVE
devise
The meaning of the word contrive is devise.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demographic | the statistical characteristics of human populations (such as age or income) used especially to identify markets |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| enigma | something hard to understand or explain |
| splice | to unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands |
| invalid | not valid: |
| clemency | disposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| verge | brink |
| parable | a usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle |
| unconscionable | shockingly unfair or unjust |