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
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
enjointo direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition
obsoleteno longer in use or no longer useful
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
groucha fit of bad temper
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance