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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WordMeaning
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
groombridegroom
charlatanquack
suffuseto spread over or through in the manner of fluid or light : flush
insuperableincapable of being surmounted, overcome, passed over, or solved
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
sheatheto put into or furnish with a sheath
provisionthe act or process of providing