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 |
|---|---|
| imprecation | curse |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| rancor | bitter deep-seated ill will |
| tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |
| pitfall | trap |
| communal | of or relating to one or more communes |
| artless | lacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |
| tremor | a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease |