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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WordMeaning
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
stifleto withhold from circulation or expression
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
ecclesiasticecclesiastical