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 |
|---|---|
| quiver | a case for carrying or holding arrows |
| intellect | the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge |
| rarefied | being less dense |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| straggle | to wander from the direct course or way : rove |
| subjugate | to bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer |
| bluff | having a broad flattened front |
| insinuate | to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply |
| reprimand | a severe or formal reproof |