GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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WordMeaning
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
grillto broil on a grill
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
sherbeta cold drink of sweetened and diluted fruit juice
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion