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
shuffleto mix in a mass confusedly : jumble
sobernot intoxicated
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
recuperateto get back : regain
propitiousfavorably disposed : benevolent
choreographythe art of symbolically representing dancing
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
retractto draw back or in
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter