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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subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
amphibianan amphibious organism
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
fouloffensive to the senses : loathsome
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses