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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| promote | to advance in station, rank, or honor : raise |
| cataclysm | flood |
| rapt | lifted up and carried away |
| blemish | to spoil by a flaw |
| exertion | the act or an instance of exerting |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| throng | a multitude of assembled persons |
| snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |