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 |
|---|---|
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| throttle | to compress the throat of : choke |
| exceptionable | being likely to cause objection : objectionable |
| transpose | to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of |
| zenith | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration |
| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
| stolid | having or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| cataract | a clouding of the lens of the eye or of its surrounding transparent membrane that obstructs the passage of light |
| snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |