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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WordMeaning
bulwarka solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
imprecationcurse
tingea slight staining or suffusing shade or color