GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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WordMeaning
culminationthe action of culminating
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
plauditan act or round of applause
applicationan act of applying:
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
advertto turn the mind or attention
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial