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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optionalinvolving an option : not compulsory
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stentorianextremely loud
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theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
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inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that