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
antiquityancient times
amendto put right
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
collaborateto work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
herpetologista branch of zoology dealing with reptiles and amphibians
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
lardera place where food is stored : pantry