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 |
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| madrigal | a medieval short lyrical poem in a strict poetic form |
| mingle | to bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix |
| satiate | filled to satiety |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| imposture | the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name |
| resign | relegate |
| bigotry | obstinate or intolerant devotion to one's own opinions and prejudices : the state of mind of a bigot |
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| mime | an ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner |