GRE Word List
CONTRIVE
devise
The meaning of the word contrive is devise.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| moodiness | subject to depression : gloomy |
| nemesis | the Greek goddess of retributive justice |
| impregnable | incapable of being taken by assault : unconquerable |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| corpus | the body of a human or animal especially when dead |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| accrue | to come into existence as a legally enforceable claim |
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| potable | suitable for drinking |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |