GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

Random words

WordMeaning
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
amalgama mixture of different elements
verisimilitudethe quality or state of being verisimilar
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
fancierone that has a special liking or interest
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
castigationto subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
queruloushabitually complaining
misadventuremisfortune
filchto steal secretly or casually