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
lushgrowing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage
memorializeto address or petition by a memorial
strutto become turgid : swell
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease