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
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
unsightlynot pleasing to the sight : not comely
expenditurethe act or process of expending
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
perforateto make a hole through
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
categoricalabsolute
knolla small round hill : mound
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands