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
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
tatterto make ragged
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ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
balmyhaving the qualities of balm : soothing
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retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
avengeto take vengeance for or on behalf of
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons