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
retaliateto return like for like
mediateoccupying a middle position
hirsutehairy
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
personifyto conceive of or represent as a person or as having human qualities or powers
confiscateappropriated by the government : forfeited
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
carafea bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort