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 |
|---|---|
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
| misconduct | mismanagement especially of governmental or military responsibilities |
| gawk | a clumsy stupid person : lout |
| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
| raconteur | a person who excels in telling anecdotes |
| fauna | animal life |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| cohabit | to live together as or as if a married couple |
| monarchy | undivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person |