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
conventionalformed by agreement or compact
submergeto put under water
retortto pay or hurl back : return
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
turmoila state or condition of extreme confusion, agitation, or commotion
concatenatelinked together
evasivetending or intended to evade : equivocal
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent