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
garnerto gather into storage
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
pigmenta substance that imparts black or white or a color to other materials
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
obloquya strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language
flashylacking in substance or flavor : insipid
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
trenchantkeen