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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WordMeaning
salutaryproducing a beneficial effect : remedial
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
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")
quadrupedan animal having four feet
amalgamateto unite in or as if in an amalgam
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
inciteto move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on