GRE Word List
CONTRIVE
devise
The meaning of the word contrive is devise.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| graze | to feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton |
| roue | a man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| ludicrous | amusing or laughable through obvious absurdity, incongruity, exaggeration, or eccentricity |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| whelp | any of the young of various carnivorous mammals and especially of the dog |
| bauble | trinket |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |