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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hierarchy | a division of angels |
| indecisive | marked by or prone to indecision : irresolute |
| topple | to fall from or as if from being top-heavy |
| compartment | a separate division or section |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| spry | able to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| blare | to sound loud and strident |
| forbearance | a refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due |