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
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
depositiona testifying especially before a court
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
panegyrica eulogistic oration or writing
enlivento give life, action, or spirit to : animate
gourmeta connoisseur of food and drink
angularforming an angle : sharp-cornered
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
conteststrive
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear