GRE Word List
CONTRIVE
devise
The meaning of the word contrive is devise.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| polity | political organization |
| dawdle | to spend time idly |
| bask | to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere |
| inclement | lacking mildness: such as |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| revulsion | a strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal |
| repel | to drive back : repulse |
| cajole | to persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax |
| impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |