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 |
|---|---|
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| statute | a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government |
| rightful | just |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |
| vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |
| representational | one that represents: such as |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| conception | the process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both |