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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |
| manifest | readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight |
| sate | satisfy to the full; satisfy to excess; cloy |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| gangrene | local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply |
| flip | to toss so as to cause to turn over in the air |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| verisimilar | having the appearance of truth : probable |
| surge | to rise and fall actively : toss |
| oversee | survey |