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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
| patois | a dialect other than the standard or literary dialect |
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| shirk | to go stealthily : sneak |
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |
| catapult | an ancient military device for hurling missiles |
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| resourceful | able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means |
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| acclivity | an ascending slope (as of a hill) |