GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
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stocka store or supply accumulated or available
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
matrixsomething within or from which something else originates, develops, or takes form
conducivetending to promote or assist
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