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
direexciting horror
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leewayan allowable margin of freedom or variation : tolerance
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vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
transcribeto make a written copy of
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apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
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