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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satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
festerto generate pus
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
shackhut
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance