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 |
|---|---|
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| stratagem | an artifice or trick in war for deceiving and outwitting the enemy |
| philistine | a native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia |
| pretentious | characterized by pretension: such as |
| doze | to sleep lightly |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| candor | unreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness |
| surfeit | an overabundant supply : excess |
| surreptitious | done, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine |
| translucent | permitting the passage of light: |