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 |
|---|---|
| flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
| acerbity | the quality of being acerbic |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| concerted | mutually contrived or agreed on |
| baffle | to defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert |
| primal | original |
| rail | a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier |
| assuage | to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease |