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
unearthto dig up out of or as if out of the earth : exhume
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
niggletrifle
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
obsessivetending to cause obsession
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
waftto move or go lightly on or as if on a buoyant medium