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
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
lexicona book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
habitatthe place or environment where a plant or animal naturally or normally lives and grows
coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
ogleto glance with amorous invitation or challenge