GRE Word List

FACTITIOUS

produced by humans rather than by natural forces

The meaning of the word factitious is produced by humans rather than by natural forces.

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crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
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gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
supersedeto cause to be set aside
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incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful