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 |
|---|---|
| incorporate | to unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole |
| wring | to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid |
| raucous | disagreeably harsh or strident : hoarse |
| gush | to issue copiously or violently |
| flicker | to move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter |
| brocade | a rich silk fabric with raised patterns in gold and silver |
| equity | justice according to natural law or right |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
| titular | having the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities |