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 |
|---|---|
| cohere | to hold together firmly as parts of the same mass |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| skimp | skimpy |
| leeway | an allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| synthesis | the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |