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.

Random words

WordMeaning
voracioushaving a huge appetite : ravenous
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
avowto declare assuredly
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
facadethe front of a building
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon