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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| monotony | tedious sameness |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| skiff | any of various small boats |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| warp | a series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| exhale | to rise or be given off as vapor |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |