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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WordMeaning
mysticmystical
perditioneternal damnation
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
demoticof, relating to, or written in a simplified form of the ancient Egyptian hieratic writing
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
anchora device usually of metal attached to a ship or boat by a cable and cast overboard to hold it in a particular place by means of a fluke that digs into the bottom
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
dislodgeto drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage