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
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
embedto enclose closely in or as if in a matrix
litigationthe act, process, or practice of settling a dispute in a court of law : the act or process of litigating
detrimentalobviously harmful : damaging