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
elaborateplanned or carried out with great care
figurinea small carved or molded figure : statuette
abusiveusing harsh, insulting language
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
invalidnot valid:
manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur