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
inundateoverwhelm
supplantto supersede (another) especially by force or treachery
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
purgeto clear of guilt
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
lagone that lags or is last
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
validhaving legal efficacy or force