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
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
sensuousof or relating to the senses or sensible objects
monotonytedious sameness
insurmountableincapable of being surmounted : insuperable
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
meagerhaving little flesh : thin