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
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
bravehaving or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage
arrearsthe state of being behind in the discharge of obligations
tenancya holding of an estate or a mode of holding an estate
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
piscatorialpiscatory
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
sunderto break apart or in two : separate by or as if by violence or by intervening time or space
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay