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 |
|---|---|
| inconsistency | an instance of being inconsistent |
| perturb | to cause to be worried or upset : disquiet |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |
| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| propellant | capable of propelling |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| quicksilver | mercury |
| dismember | to cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of |