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
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
prodigiouscausing amazement or wonder
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
disgruntleto make ill-humored or discontented
garnerto gather into storage
propellantcapable of propelling
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
augurydivination from auspices (see auspice
virtualbeing such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted
ravenousrapacious