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
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
reprimanda severe or formal reproof
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
succorrelief
tyrannyoppressive power
distinctivemarking as separate or different : serving to distinguish
respitea period of temporary delay
officiousvolunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something