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 |
|---|---|
| capacious | containing or capable of containing a great deal |
| squabble | a noisy altercation or quarrel usually over petty matters |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| effete | no longer fertile |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| intermittent | coming and going at intervals : not continuous |
| insolvent | unable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business |
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |
| mandate | an authoritative command |
| shun | to avoid deliberately and especially habitually |