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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inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
flaira skill or instinctive ability to appreciate or make good use of something : talent
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
antithesisthe direct opposite
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative