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
comportto be fitting : accord
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
raffleto engage in a raffle
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
checkeredmarked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials
penitentfeeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
altercationa noisy, heated, angry dispute
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
vindicateto free from allegation or blame