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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tenuous | having little substance or strength : flimsy |
| sour | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is produced chiefly by acids and is characteristic of lemon juice |
| infamous | having a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| gregarious | tending to associate with others of one's kind : social |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |
| dilemma | a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice |
| repeal | to rescind or annul by authoritative act |
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |