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 |
|---|---|
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| swathe | a band used in swathing |
| concession | the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat) |
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| damn | to condemn to a punishment or fate |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| prefatory | of, relating to, or constituting a preface |
| potable | suitable for drinking |