GRE Word List
CONTRIVE
devise
The meaning of the word contrive is devise.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| warp | a series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft |
| peripheral | of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| whiff | a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray |
| effervescence | the property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing |
| precocious | exceptionally early in development or occurrence |
| victuals | food usable by people |
| exult | to be extremely joyful : rejoice |