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 |
|---|---|
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| tryst | an agreement (as between lovers) to meet |
| nugatory | of little or no consequence : trifling |
| tenacity | the quality or state of being tenacious |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| kindle | to start (a fire) burning : light |
| swell | to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |
| concordat | compact |