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
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
martineta strict disciplinarian
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
grandiosecharacterized by affectation of grandeur or splendor or by absurd exaggeration
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
gastronomythe art or science of good eating
filigreeornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative