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
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
beatitudea state of utmost bliss
premisea proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference
fiascoa complete failure
abhorto regard with extreme repugnance : to feel hatred or loathing for : loathe
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful