GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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WordMeaning
meretriciousof or relating to a prostitute : having the nature of prostitution
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
lateralof or relating to the side
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
modulateto tune to a key or pitch
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
askancewith disapproval or distrust : scornfully
deignto condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved : stoop