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
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
outlooka place offering a view
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
nutrientfurnishing nourishment
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
protocolan original draft, minute, or record of a document or transaction