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
ventureto proceed especially in the face of danger
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
waylayto lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
spurnto reject with disdain or contempt : scorn
mingleto bring or mix together or with something else usually without fundamental loss of identity : intermix
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
vacuousemptied of or lacking content