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
rectifyto set right : remedy
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
daintysomething delicious to the taste