GRE Word List
DEVISE
to form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent
The meaning of the word devise is to form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incandescent | white, glowing, or luminous with intense heat |
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| indicative | serving to indicate |
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