GRE Word List

TENDENTIOUS

marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased

The meaning of the word tendentious is marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased.

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contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
gistessence; main point; substance
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
gibberishunintelligible or meaningless language: