GRE Word List
CONTRIVE
devise
The meaning of the word contrive is devise.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| shimmer | to shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| chaotic | marked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered |
| nourish | nurture |
| prosperous | auspicious |
| edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |
| congenital | existing at or dating from birth |
| maternal | of, relating to, belonging to, or characteristic of a mother : motherly |