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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sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
celibateof, relating to, or characterized by celibacy:
nostruma medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
lacklusterlacking in sheen, brilliance, or vitality : dull
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself