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
cessiona yielding to another : concession
acclaimapplaud
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
rotundaa round building
venerateto regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
dissembleto hide under a false appearance