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
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
fussyeasily upset : irritable
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
retrenchcut down
avertto turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance