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
optometrista specialist licensed to practice optometry compare ophthalmologist
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
blunderto move unsteadily or confusedly
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
smeara viscous or sticky substance
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
askewout of line : at an angle
gravitydignity or sobriety of bearing