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 |
|---|---|
| doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |
| superannuated | outmoded |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| perpetrate | to bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit |
| pessimism | an inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome |
| rustic | of, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural |
| eventual | contingent |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| overblown | past the prime of bloom |
| speck | a small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay |