GRE Word List
DEVISE
think up; invent; plan; bequeath; N: bequest
The meaning of the word devise is think up; invent; plan; bequeath; N: bequest.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| invidious | designed to create ill will or envy; tending to rouse ill will or envy; Ex. invidious comparison |
| sanctuary | place of refuge; shelter; shrine; holy place; Ex. The outlaw was granted sanctuary in the church. |
| harangue | long, passionate, and vehement speech; V. |
| concomitant | that which accompanies; Ex. Deafnes is a frequent concommitant of old age; ADJ: existing or happening together with something else |
| manifest | evident; visible; obvious; V: show plainly |
| imposture | assuming a false identity; masquerade; CF. impostor |
| foliage | masses of leaves; CF. defoliate |
| querulous | given to complaining; complaining; fretful; whining |
| upbraid | reprimand; severely scold |
| effrontery | rudeness without any sense of shame; shameless boldness; presumptousness; nerve; cheek |
