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
librettothe text of a work (such as an opera) for the musical theater
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
quietudea quiet state : repose
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
fugitiverunning away or intending flight
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed