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
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
determinatehaving defined limits
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation
senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful