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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| specious | having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic |
| dolt | a stupid person |
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| auroral | dawn |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| jubilation | an act of rejoicing : the state of being jubilant |
| beatitude | a state of utmost bliss |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
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| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |