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
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
influxa coming in
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
muggybeing warm, damp, and close
condigndeserved
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong