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
hierarchya division of angels
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
compartmenta separate division or section
siftto put through a sieve
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
meteto give out by measure : dole out
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail
blareto sound loud and strident
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due