GRE Word List
CONTRIVE
devise
The meaning of the word contrive is devise.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| wallow | to roll oneself about in a lazy, relaxed, or ungainly manner |
| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |
| trickster | one who tricks: such as |
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
| crinkle | to form many short bends or ripples |
| paradigm | example |
| flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |