GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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WordMeaning
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
conglomeratemade up of parts from various sources or of various kinds
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
bewitchto influence or affect especially injuriously by witchcraft
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal