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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| brag | a pompous or boastful statement |
| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |
| pinion | the terminal section of a bird's wing including the carpus, metacarpus, and phalanges |
| beguile | hoodwink |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| provender | dry food for domestic animals : feed |
| debut | a first appearance |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| monotony | tedious sameness |
| berate | to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |