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
transposeto change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
vitalof the utmost importance
amityfriendship
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
horoscopea diagram of the relative positions of planets and signs of the zodiac at a specific time (as at one's birth) for use by astrologers in inferring individual character and personality traits and in foretelling events of a person's life
dintforce
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count