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
retaliateto return like for like
veracioustruthful
sinecurean office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
trimto remove by or as if by cutting
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
embroilto throw into disorder or confusion
procurementthe act or process of procuring
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble