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
qualifyto reduce from a general to a particular or restricted form : modify
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
lateralof or relating to the side
lancea steel-tipped spear carried by mounted knights or light cavalry
mischancebad luck
chafeirritate
eonan immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time : age
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent