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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worldlyof, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs
nascentcoming or having recently come into existence
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provenanceorigin
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature