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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quaya structure built parallel to the bank of a waterway for use as a landing place
reparteea quick and witty reply
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
stampedea wild headlong rush or flight of frightened animals
florescencea state or period of flourishing
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction