GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

Random words

WordMeaning
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
prosperitythe condition of being successful or thriving
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
predecessorone that precedes
predetermineforeordain
pliablesupple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking