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
dilateto become enlarged or widened
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
cuethe letter q
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
piousmarked by or showing reverence for deity and devotion to divine worship
trenchantkeen
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
realmkingdom