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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| elysian | of or relating to Elysium |
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| jocose | given to joking : merry |
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| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |