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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| stupor | a condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility |
| sublimate | sublime |
| stalemate | a drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| mirage | an optical (see optical |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| aviary | a place for keeping birds confined |
| championship | designation as champion |