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
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
mishapan unfortunate accident
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
mandatoryrequired by a law or rule : obligatory
retrieveto locate and bring in (killed or wounded game)
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
understateto represent as less than is the case
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
rentproperty (such as a house) rented or for rent