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
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
sanguinarybloodthirsty
writsomething written : writing
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow
whitthe smallest part or particle imaginable : bit
trampto walk, tread, or step especially heavily
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
halcyoncharacterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety