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
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
veritablebeing in fact the thing named and not false, unreal, or imaginary
fetefestival
miscellaneousconsisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
disingenuouslacking in candor
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual