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
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
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carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
implacablenot placable : not capable of being appeased, significantly changed, or mitigated
congruentcongruous
aspirantone who aspires
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
impassionedfilled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling
gambolto skip about in play : frisk
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure