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
reprehensibleworthy of or deserving reprehension : culpable
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
beneficentdoing or producing good
husbanda male partner in a marriage
haphappening
insolventunable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded