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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eclipticof or relating to the ecliptic or an eclipse
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
conscientiousmeticulous
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
apologistsomeone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater