GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
ramificationbranch
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
illusiona misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
mangleto injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing
nomenclaturename