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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unanimitythe quality or state of being unanimous
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
incognitowith one's identity concealed
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal