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 |
|---|---|
| concession | the act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat) |
| expatiate | to move about freely or at will : wander |
| cede | to yield or grant typically by treaty |
| muster | a representative specimen (see specimen |
| mogul | an Indian Muslim of or descended from one of several conquering groups of Mongol, Turkish, and Persian origin |
| incarcerate | to put in prison |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| vortex | something that resembles a whirlpool |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |