GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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WordMeaning
nonentitysomething that does not exist or exists only in the imagination
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
zephyra breeze from the west
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
interloperone that interlopes: such as
emendto correct usually by textual alterations