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 |
|---|---|
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| taunt | to reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at |
| irreconcilable | impossible to reconcile |
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