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
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
frittera small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
velocityquickness of motion : speed
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
problematicposing a problem : difficult to solve or decide
imbibedrink