GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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WordMeaning
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
gazettenewspaper
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
emulateto strive to equal or excel
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening