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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antagonismopposition of a conflicting force, tendency, or principle
deadpanmarked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression
patrimonyan estate inherited from one's father or ancestor
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
rationa food allowance for one day
ingenioushaving or showing an unusual aptitude for discovering, inventing, or contriving
estimablecapable of being estimated
rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
asyluman inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary