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
assailto attack violently : assault
violatebreak
falterto walk unsteadily : stumble
humdrummonotonous
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
comestibleedible