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.

Random words

WordMeaning
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
eschewto avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
begetto procreate as the father : sire
brusquemarkedly short and abrupt
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
militateto have weight or effect
protagonistthe principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
misdemeanora crime less serious than a felony (see felony