GRE Word List

CONTENTION

a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument

The meaning of the word contention is a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument.

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WordMeaning
megalomaniaa mania (see mania
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
impecunioushaving very little or no money usually habitually : penniless
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
scintillateto emit sparks : spark
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
permeablecapable of being permeated : penetrable
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
quoruma select group