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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scion | descendant |
innovation | a new idea, method, or device : novelty |
gibberish | unintelligible or meaningless language: |
inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
fauna | animal life |
wizened | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality |
glow | to shine with or as if with an intense heat |
dishonor | lack or loss of honor or reputation |
altruistic | relating to or given to altruism: |
onus | burden |