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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |
| consensus | general agreement : unanimity |
| deserts | arid land with usually sparse vegetation |
| capacity | legal competency (see competence |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| headlong | headfirst |
| ecstasy | a state of overwhelming emotion |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| acuity | keenness of perception |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |