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
appendattach
cringeto recoil in distaste
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
cascadea steep usually small fall of water
pellucidadmitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion
smudgeto make a smudge on
tendentiousmarked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased
cantthe expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism