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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jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
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palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
modishfashionable
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wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
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augustmarked by majestic dignity or grandeur