GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

Random words

WordMeaning
restivestubbornly resisting control : balky
ephemerallasting a very short time
abrogateto abolish by authoritative action : annul
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
pseudonyma fictitious name
gnarlsnarl
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance