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 |
|---|---|
| unanimity | the quality or state of being unanimous |
| ethos | the distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution |
| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| flamboyant | marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| incognito | with one's identity concealed |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| paradox | one (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases |
| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |