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 |
|---|---|
| mortician | undertaker |
| pan | a usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking) |
| sprightly | marked by a gay lightness and vivacity : spirited |
| dull | tedious |
| appall | to overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay |
| mangle | to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing |
| revoke | to annul by recalling or taking back : rescind |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |
| alimentary | of or relating to nourishment or nutrition |