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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WordMeaning
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
premonitorygiving warning
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
enhanceheighten
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
galvanicof, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony