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
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
disburseto pay out : expend especially from a fund
modean arrangement of the eight diatonic notes or tones of an octave according to one of several fixed schemes of their intervals (see interval
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
recipientone that receives : receiver
cameoa gem carved in relief (see relief
glowto shine with or as if with an intense heat
uproara state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism