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
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
fineryornament
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
germinateto cause to sprout or develop
decryto depreciate (something, such as a coin) officially or publicly
incendiaryigniting combustible materials spontaneously
tumidmarked by swelling : swollen
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
ambushto attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay