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 |
|---|---|
| preternatural | existing outside of nature |
| scurvy | a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes |
| soothsayer | a person who predicts the future by magical, intuitive, or more rational means : prognosticator |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| benefit | something that produces good or helpful results or effects or that promotes well-being : advantage |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
| depose | to remove from a throne or other high position |
| purport | to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred) |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |