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
indefatigableincapable of being fatigued : untiring
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
sledgesledgehammer
harassexhaust
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
wizardrythe art or practices of a wizard : sorcery