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
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
daisa raised platform (as in a hall or large room)
aspersiona false or misleading charge meant to harm someone's reputation
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium
prattleprate
exactingtryingly or unremittingly severe in making demands
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
contentiouslikely to cause disagreement or argument
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another