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
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
purportto have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)
busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
unregeneratenot regenerate