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
languishto be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
woea condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
impelto urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
encircleto form a circle around : surround