GRE Word List

FACTOTUM

a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities

The meaning of the word factotum is a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities.

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centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
perjurythe voluntary violation of an oath or vow either by swearing to what is untrue or by omission to do what has been promised under oath : false swearing
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
factiona party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous