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
gadflyany of various flies (such as a horsefly, botfly, or warble fly) that bite or annoy livestock
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verisimilarhaving the appearance of truth : probable
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
inerrancyexemption from error : infallibility
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
accommodateto provide with something desired, needed, or suited
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
embroiderto ornament with needlework