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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statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
comportto be fitting : accord
brookcreek
extrudeto force, press, or push out
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
seedycontaining or full of seeds
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details