GRE Word List
FACTIOUS
inclined to form factions; causing dissension
The meaning of the word factious is inclined to form factions; causing dissension.
Random words
Word | Meaning |
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acetic | vinegary |
abolish | cancel; put an end to |
except | exclude; N. exception: objection; exclusion; ADJ. exceptional: unusual; of unusually high quality |
vise | vice; tool for holding work in place; clamping device |
resign | give up (a position, right, or claim); submit (oneself) passively |
ignoble | unworthy; not noble; dishonorable; Ex. ignoble deed |
incoherent | unintelligible; muddled; unable to express one's thoughts in an orderly manner; illogical; lacking cohesion; not coherent |
dichotomy | division into two opposite parts; split; branching into two parts (especially contradictory ones) |
connubial | pertaining to marriage or the matrimonial state |
gravity | seriousness; ADJ. grave |