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
ragamuffina ragged often disreputable person
savoryhaving savor: such as
gratifyto be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to
hibernateto pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
braidto make from braids
rouea man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure : rake
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
bestowto put to use : apply