GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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WordMeaning
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
recipientone that receives : receiver
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
igneousformed by solidification of magma
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)