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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malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
stem_fromarise from; originate from
panoramicof, relating to, or resembling a panorama: such as
remunerativeserving to remunerate
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
ratifyto approve and sanction formally : confirm