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

WordMeaning
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
understateto represent as less than is the case
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
outmodednot being in style
incriminateto charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
carcinogenicproducing or tending to produce cancer
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
renderto melt down
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy