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
antiquityancient times
skimpskimpy
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
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garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
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beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
crypticsecret
vieto strive for superiority : contend
importto bring from a foreign or external source: such as