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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
