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 |
|---|---|
| monotheism | the doctrine or belief that there is but one God |
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| fractious | tending to be troublesome : unruly |
| perdition | eternal damnation |
| covert | not openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled |
| disperse | to cause to break up (see break up |
| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| venial | of a kind that can be remitted : forgivable |