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
steadfastfirmly fixed in place : immovable
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
swipea strong sweeping blow
cankeran erosive or spreading sore
rallyto muster for a common purpose
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)