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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
| shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |
| valid | having legal efficacy or force |
| capacious | containing or capable of containing a great deal |
| terrestrial | of or relating to the earth or its inhabitants |
| humble | not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive |
| ransack | to look through thoroughly in often a rough way |
| countenance | look |