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 |
|---|---|
| effluvium | an invisible emanation |
| haven | harbor |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| induce | to move by persuasion or influence |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| satirical | of, relating to, or constituting satire |
| antiquity | ancient times |
| lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |