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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| constitution | the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it |
| vicissitude | the quality or state of being changeable : mutability |
| embark | to go on board a vehicle for transportation |
| shyster | a person who is professionally unscrupulous especially in the practice of law or politics : pettifogger |
| dynamo | generator |
| tightwad | a close or miserly person |
| visionary | having or marked by foresight and imagination |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| loft | an upper room or floor : attic |