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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arable | fit for or used for the growing of crops |
| oligarchy | government by the few |
| hap | happening |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| rousing | giving rise to excitement : stirring |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| wanton | merciless |
| tribulation | distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution |
| talon | the claw of an animal and especially of a bird of prey |