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 |
|---|---|
| incentive | something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action |
| accretion | the process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |
| addiction | a compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted |
| adjacent | not distant : nearby |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| eerie | so mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |