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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swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention
quietudea quiet state : repose
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
urchinhedgehog
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel