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
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
cohabitto live together as or as if a married couple
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
outskirtsa part remote from the center : border
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
rusticof, relating to, or suitable for the country : rural
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
ricketyaffected with rickets
germa small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts