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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WordMeaning
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
warblea melodious succession of low pleasing sounds
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
championshipdesignation as champion
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering