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 |
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| fertile | producing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive |
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| guffaw | a loud or boisterous burst of laughter |
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