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
demolitionthe act of demolishing
palliateto reduce the violence of (a disease)
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
distantseparated in space : away