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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mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
jubilationan act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
capillaryresembling a hair especially in slender elongated form
exhaleto rise or be given off as vapor