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
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
superannuatedoutmoded
flushto fly away suddenly
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
natationthe action or art of swimming
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated