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 |
|---|---|
| festive | of, relating to, or suitable for a feast or festival |
| stoic | a member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c. |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| subside | to sink or fall to the bottom : settle |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |
| chafe | irritate |
| belie | to give a false impression of |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| idle | not occupied or employed: such as |