GRE Word List
FACTION
a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique
The meaning of the word faction is a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| affected | artificial; pretended |
| vigilante | a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) |
| wizardry | the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery |
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| pathos | an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| endear | to cause to become beloved or admired |
