GRE Word List
CONTENTIOUS
likely to cause disagreement or argument
The meaning of the word contentious is likely to cause disagreement or argument.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| actuate | to put into mechanical action or motion |
| irreparable | not reparable : irremediable |
| lookout | one engaged in keeping watch : watchman |
| dehydrate | to remove bound water or hydrogen and oxygen from (a chemical compound) in the proportion in which they form water |
| transpire | to take place : go on |
| cadaver | a dead body |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |
| intimidate | to make timid or fearful : frighten |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |