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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ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
doggedmarked by stubborn determination
rusea wily subterfuge
heterodoxcontrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
gazettenewspaper
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives