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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sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
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canterone who uses cant: such as
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
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devoteean ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport)
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive