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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phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
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rakishof, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute
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whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
rareseldom occurring or found : uncommon
propellantcapable of propelling
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
loutto bow in respect