GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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WordMeaning
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
welterwrithe
mutedbeing mute : silent
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
transcendentaltranscendent
deprecateto express disapproval of
cullto select from a group : choose
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses