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
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
shacklesomething (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
forebearsancestor
prizesomething offered or striven for in competition or in contests of chance
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
actuarialof or relating to actuaries
cullto select from a group : choose