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
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
sentinelsentry
potentialexisting in possibility : capable of development into actuality
endearto cause to become beloved or admired
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance