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
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
clipencompass
refuteto prove wrong by argument or evidence : show to be false or erroneous
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
ariaair
apparitionan unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
derelictionan intentional abandonment
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
ciliatedpossessing cilia