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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humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
abbreviateto make briefer
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
privyprivate
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship
accoladea mark of acknowledgment : award
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
appropriateespecially suitable or compatible : fitting