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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| Word | Meaning |
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| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| docket | a brief written summary of a document : abstract |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| dys- | abnormal |
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| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| urge | to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly |
| sententious | given to or abounding in aphoristic expression |
| vex | to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to |