GRE Word List

CONTEND

to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle

The meaning of the word contend is to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties : struggle.

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vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
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canarda false or unfounded report or story
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inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
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impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
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