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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dart | a light spear |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |
| grate | grating |
| confiscate | appropriated by the government : forfeited |
| earthly | characteristic of or belonging to this earth |
| bound | fastened by or as if by a band : confined |
| alcove | a small recessed section of a room : nook |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| colossus | a statue of gigantic size and proportions |