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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varnisha liquid preparation that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard lustrous typically transparent coating
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
queasycausing nausea
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
premonitorygiving warning
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
ancestryline of descent : lineage
emolumentthe returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites