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
outgoinggoing away : departing
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
desperatehaving lost hope
swear-wordword considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody''
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
parleyto speak with another : confer
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes