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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WordMeaning
superfluousexceeding what is sufficient or necessary : extra
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
clangora resounding clang or medley of clangs
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly
inadvertentlyunintentional
circuita usually circular line encompassing an area
combustiblecapable of combustion