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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mediocre | of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary |
| vicar | an ecclesiastical agent: such as |
| fawning | seeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery |
| scurry | to move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper |
| jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| nemesis | the Greek goddess of retributive justice |
| peddle | to travel about with wares for sale |
| capillary | resembling a hair especially in slender elongated form |
| exhale | to rise or be given off as vapor |