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
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
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chafeirritate
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
aptitudeinclination
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