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
debuta first appearance
irreproachablenot reproachable : blameless
quizzicalcomically quaint
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
babbleto talk enthusiastically or excessively
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
impedimentsomething that impedes
regattaa rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races
boona timely benefit : blessing
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric