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
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
avowto declare assuredly
decreean order usually having the force of law
expungeto strike out, obliterate, or mark for deletion
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
preamblean introductory statement
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
mammothany of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated