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 |
|---|---|
| margin | the part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter |
| heed | to pay attention |
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| guile | deceitful cunning : duplicity |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| guise | a form or style of dress : costume |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |
| embroider | to ornament with needlework |
| flout | to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn |
| parlance | speech |