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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| insipid | lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull |
| mulct | fine |
| quaff | to drink (a usually alcoholic beverage) heartily or copiously |
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| crust | the hardened exterior or surface part of bread |
| confluence | a coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point |
| potential | existing in possibility : capable of development into actuality |