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
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
dolta stupid person
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
primethe second of the canonical hours
depravitya corrupt act or practice
puerilejuvenile