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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nuancea subtle distinction or variation
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill
paritythe quality or state of being equal or equivalent
mutilateto cut up or alter radically so as to make imperfect
exuberancethe quality or state of being exuberant
intangiblenot tangible : impalpable
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
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