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
invoketo petition for help or support
scavengeto remove (dirt, refuse, etc.) from an area
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
clamornoisy shouting
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
grottocave
dissentto withhold assent or approval
sentimentalmarked or governed by feeling, sensibility, or emotional idealism
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose