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 |
|---|---|
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| cursive | running |
| dapper | neat and trim in appearance |
| filigree | ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces |
| flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
| mystic | mystical |
| cuisine | manner of preparing food : style of cooking |
| phlegmatic | resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm |
| pedestal | the support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration |
| fauna | animal life |