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
validateto make legally valid : ratify
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
miasmaa vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
precociousexceptionally early in development or occurrence
phenomenaphenomenon
ostensibleintended for display : open to view