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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| verdant | green in tint or color |
| suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |
| retribution | recompense |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
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