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
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
edificebuilding
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
venialof a kind that can be remitted : forgivable
profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
arborealof, relating to, or resembling a tree