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
heraldan official at a tournament of arms (see arm
togathe loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome
gnomemaxim
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained