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
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
growlrumble
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
replicateduplicate