GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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axioma statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate
accoutreto provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
circumventto manage to get around especially by ingenuity or stratagem
yeomanan attendant or officer in a royal or noble household
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
throespang
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
condimentssomething used to enhance the flavor of food