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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poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
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egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
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deludeto mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments
arcadea long arched building or gallery
militateto have weight or effect
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
lanknot well filled out : slender