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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sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
copiousyielding something abundantly
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