GRE Word List

CONTRIVE

devise

The meaning of the word contrive is devise.

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WordMeaning
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
feasiblecapable of being done or carried out
poulticea soft usually heated and sometimes medicated mass spread on cloth and applied to sores or other lesions
despoilto strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
forlornbereft
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
sleeperone that sleeps
ejaculationan act of ejaculating