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
renderto melt down
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
remissionthe act or process of remitting
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
prowessdistinguished bravery
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
cuisinemanner of preparing food : style of cooking
bogwet spongy ground
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)