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
hurlrush
righteousacting in accord with divine or moral law : free from guilt or sin
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
grovelto creep with the face to the ground : crawl
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
merita praiseworthy quality : virtue
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions