GRE Word List

CONTRIVED

having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial

The meaning of the word contrived is having an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial.

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boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
articulateexpressing oneself readily, clearly, and effectively
providencedivine guidance or care
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
haggardnot tamed
propensityan often intense natural inclination or preference
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant