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
repudiateto refuse to accept
divestto deprive or dispossess especially of property, authority, or title
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
fallibleliable to be erroneous
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
waketo be or remain awake
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)