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
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
rigorharsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
guilelessinnocent
euphonypleasing or sweet sound
dulcetsweet to the taste
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
dina loud continued noise
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect