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
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
auspiciousshowing or suggesting that future success is likely : propitious
dilateto become enlarged or widened
comportto be fitting : accord
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off