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

WordMeaning
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
humanitariana person promoting human welfare and social reform : philanthropist
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
trekto make one's way arduously
imbibedrink
exploitdeed
haphappening
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation