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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| betroth | to promise to marry |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease |
| impeccable | free from fault or blame : flawless |
| disparity | a noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity |
| cleft | a space or opening made by or as if by splitting : fissure |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| pithy | consisting of or abounding in pith |