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 |
|---|---|
| lax | loose |
| maraud | to roam about and raid in search of plunder |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| defection | conscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| list | a simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects) |
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |