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
intermediarymediator
mettlevigor and strength of spirit or temperament (see temperament
fulminateto utter or send out with denunciation
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
placidserenely free of interruption or disturbance
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
phenomenaphenomenon