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 |
|---|---|
| replete | fully or abundantly provided or filled |
| cloying | disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess |
| scurry | to move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper |
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| ambience | a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere |
| immutable | not capable of or susceptible to change |
| truncate | to shorten by or as if by cutting off |
| serpentine | of or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement) |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| rationale | an explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena |