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 |
|---|---|
| render | to melt down |
| vignette | a picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| gambol | to skip about in play : frisk |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| consanguinity | the quality or state of being consanguineous |
| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |
| bog | wet spongy ground |
| concession | the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat) |