GRE Word List

FACTIOUS

of or relating to faction: such as

The meaning of the word factious is of or relating to faction: such as.

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substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
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gossamera film of cobwebs floating in air in calm clear weather
collectedgathered together
credentialwarranting credit or confidence
annihilateto cause to cease to exist : to do away with entirely so that nothing remains
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maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker