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
septicof, relating to, or causing putrefaction
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
paupera person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
elusivetending to elude: such as
uniquebeing the only one : sole
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
vindicateto free from allegation or blame
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging