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
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
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acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
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fineryornament
ribaldmarked by coarseness or lewdness : crude
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
despota ruler with absolute power and authority