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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| heyday | the period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
| knell | a stroke or sound of a bell especially when rung slowly (as for a death, funeral, or disaster) |
| versatile | embracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills |
| intrinsic | belonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing |
| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| roseate | resembling a rose especially in color |
| trivia | unimportant matters : trivial facts or details |