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
calorificcaloric
entailto impose, involve, or imply as a necessary accompaniment or result
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
epiloguea concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
impoverishto make poor