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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resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
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poignancythe quality or state of being poignant
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
frigidintensely cold
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
dodderingfeeble
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
kernelthe inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut