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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bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
codaa concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
hummocka rounded knoll or hillock
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
felicitythe quality or state of being happy