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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| cede | to yield or grant typically by treaty |
| oblivious | lacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention |
| quietude | a quiet state : repose |
| putrid | being in a state of putrefaction : rotten |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |
| geriatrics | a branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| urchin | hedgehog |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |