GRE Word List
CONTRIVE
devise
The meaning of the word contrive is devise.
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roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |
scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |
benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
privation | an act or instance of depriving : deprivation |
mason | a skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick) |
heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
buoyant | having buoyancy |
modulate | to tune to a key or pitch |
dazzle | to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light |
peruse | to examine or consider with attention and in detail : study |