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
inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
degradationthe act or process of degrading
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
cessiona yielding to another : concession
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
formalitycompliance with formal or conventional rules : ceremony
rubrican authoritative rule