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 |
|---|---|
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| exculpate | to clear from alleged fault or guilt |
| decipher | decode |
| elixir | a substance held capable of changing base metals into gold |
| entomology | a branch of zoology that deals with insects |
| anthem | a song or hymn of praise or gladness |
| figure | a number symbol : numeral |
| ambiguous | doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |
| offensive | making attack : aggressive |