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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economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
impoverishto make poor
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
doggedmarked by stubborn determination