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
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
skimpskimpy
leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
pronouncedstrongly marked : decided
synthesisthe composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind