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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syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
denotationan act or process of denoting
philanthropistone who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt
personablepleasant or amiable in person : attractive
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
rectitudethe quality or state of being straight
gauntexcessively thin and angular
propinquitynearness of blood : kinship