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 |
|---|---|
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| junta | a council or committee for political or governmental purposes |
| decadence | the process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent |
| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
| martinet | a strict disciplinarian |
| expunge | to strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion |
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| asunder | into parts |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| fervid | very hot : burning |