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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| expeditious | marked by or acting with prompt efficiency |
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