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
anachronisman error in chronology
nutritionthe act or process of nourishing or being nourished
slapdashhaphazard
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
indigenousproduced, growing, living, or occurring natively or naturally in a particular region or environment
coincorner
tenuoushaving little substance or strength : flimsy