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 |
|---|---|
| levy | the imposition or collection of an assessment |
| filibuster | an irregular military adventurer |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| imbroglio | an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |
| savory | having savor: such as |
| symmetry | balanced proportions |
| extort | to obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring |
| wrench | to move with a violent twist |