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
meteto give out by measure : dole out
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
lunarcrescent
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
guisea form or style of dress : costume