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 |
|---|---|
| ethnic | of or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background |
| ramp | a sloping way or plane: such as |
| insurmountable | incapable of being surmounted : insuperable |
| reciprocal | inversely related : opposite |
| pillory | a device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| heterogeneous | consisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed |
| mural | of, relating to, or resembling a wall |
| mayhem | needless or willful damage or violence |