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
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
infirmitythe quality or state of being infirm
pass_offpresent falsely; represent falsely to be
rebusa representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
breachinfraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
euphonypleasing or sweet sound