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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forensic | belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate |
erroneous | containing or characterized by error : mistaken |
effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
invidious | of an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious |
pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
servitude | a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life |
reminiscence | apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence |
typhoon | a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea |
capitulate | to surrender often after negotiation of terms |