GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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WordMeaning
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
epitaphan inscription on or at a tomb or a grave in memory of the one buried there
ravenousrapacious
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
passiveacted upon by an external agency
jauntysprightly in manner or appearance : lively
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing