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 |
|---|---|
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| menial | a person doing menial work |
| pharisaical | marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |
| nether | situated down or below : lower |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
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