GRE Word List
CONTEND
struggle; compete; assert earnestly; state strongly
The meaning of the word contend is struggle; compete; assert earnestly; state strongly.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| dereliction | neglect of duty; abandonment |
| fledgling | inexperienced; N: young bird that has acquired wing feathers and is learning to fly; inexperienced person |
| monolithic | solidly uniform; unchangeable; unyielding; N. monolith: large block of stone |
| inquisitive | eager for knowledge; unduly curious |
| judicious | sound on judgment; wise |
| crochet | make (a piece of needlework) by looping thread with a hooked needle; N. CF. crotchet |
| irrepressible | unable to be restrained or held back; impossible to hold back |
| inhibited | (of a person) unable to express what one really feels |
| redundant | superfluous; more than is necessary; verbose; excessively wordy; repetitious |
| paragon | model of perfection; Ex. paragon of virtue |