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
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
bulliongold or silver considered as so much metal
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
waketo be or remain awake
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
timiditylacking in courage or self-confidence
magnanimitythe quality of being magnanimous : loftiness of spirit enabling one to bear trouble calmly, to disdain meanness and pettiness, and to display a noble generosity