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 |
|---|---|
| evince | to constitute outward evidence of |
| upright | perpendicular |
| verge | brink |
| chorus | a company of singers and dancers in Athenian drama participating in or commenting on the action |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| effete | no longer fertile |
| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
| emasculate | to deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken |
| malfeasance | wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official |