GRE Word List
CONTRIVE
devise
The meaning of the word contrive is devise.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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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 |