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 |
|---|---|
| comport | to be fitting : accord |
| judicious | having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| rubble | broken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building |
| checkered | marked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| impale | to pierce with or as if with something pointed |
| altercation | a noisy, heated, angry dispute |
| mettle | vigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |