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
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
debutanteone making a debut (see debut
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
recurrentrunning or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
staidmarked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
queruloushabitually complaining