GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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perforateto make a hole through
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
shoveto push along
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature
attireto put garments on : dress
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
sedulousinvolving or accomplished with careful perseverance