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 |
|---|---|
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |
| invective | insulting or abusive language : vituperation |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| cherubic | an order of angels see celestial hierarchy |
| oatmeal | meal made from oats |
| corrode | to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| equity | justice according to natural law or right |
| airy | of or relating to air : atmospheric |
| slink | to go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal |