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
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
modishfashionable
groovea long narrow channel or depression
conduita natural or artificial channel through which something (such as a fluid) is conveyed
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
clipencompass
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles