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.

Random words

WordMeaning
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
manneredhaving manners of a specified kind
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
retributionrecompense
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament