GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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WordMeaning
pedestriancommonplace
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
inclinedhaving inclination, disposition, or tendency
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
cerebrationto use the mind : think
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
complaisantmarked by an inclination to please or oblige
deftcharacterized by facility and skill