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 |
|---|---|
| treatise | a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached |
| pulverize | to reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize |
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |
| ravine | a small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water |
| orientation | the act or process of orienting or of being oriented |
| multilingual | of, having, or expressed in several languages |
| jest | a joking or mocking remark |
| docile | easily taught |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| drone | a stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen |