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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
| parchment | the skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| vying | contending; to strive for superiority |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| reproach | an expression of rebuke or disapproval |
| document | proof |
| intuition | the power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference |
| dossier | a file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject |
| imperturbable | marked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene |