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
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
clichea trite phrase or expression
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
equityjustice according to natural law or right
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as
graciousmarked by kindness and courtesy
anomalysomething different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous