GRE Word List
CONTRIVE
devise
The meaning of the word contrive is devise.
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| idyll | a simple descriptive work in poetry or prose that deals with rustic life or pastoral scenes or suggests a mood of peace and contentment |
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| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
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