GRE Word List

CONTENTIOUS

likely to cause disagreement or argument

The meaning of the word contentious is likely to cause disagreement or argument.

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WordMeaning
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
dehydrateto remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water
transpireto take place : go on
cadavera dead body
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
resplendentshining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
unearthlynot earthly: such as