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
slackento make less active : slow up
glaringhaving a fixed look of hostility, fierceness, or anger
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
grategrating
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule
understateto represent as less than is the case
precepta command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit