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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illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
tundraa level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs
caterto provide a supply of food
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
reeksmoke
judiciarya system of courts of law
misogamya hatred of marriage
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
malcontenta discontented person:
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