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 |
|---|---|
| reprehensible | worthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |
| discomfit | to put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| smart | having or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent |
| beneficent | doing or producing good |
| husband | a male partner in a marriage |
| hap | happening |
| insolvent | unable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business |
| inevitable | incapable of being avoided or evaded |