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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exemplary | deserving imitation : commendable |
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| diadem | crown |
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |
| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
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| genteel | having an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish |
| docile | easily taught |
| ablution | the washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite) |