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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cruxa puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
peerlessmatchless
noxiousphysically harmful or destructive to living beings
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