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 |
|---|---|
| melancholy | depression of spirits : dejection |
| epilogue | a concluding section that rounds out the design of a literary work |
| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| fallow | of a light yellowish-brown color |
| palatable | agreeable to the palate or taste |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| expose | to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition |