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
fleeta number of warships under a single command
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
compassionsympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
shrewany of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur
juncturea point of time
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
manipulateto treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones