GRE Word List
CONTRIVE
devise
The meaning of the word contrive is devise.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| velocity | quickness of motion : speed |
| oblique | neither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined |
| girth | a band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back |
| detrimental | obviously harmful : damaging |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| flagrant | conspicuously offensive |
| wrest | to pull, force, or move by violent wringing or twisting movements |