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 |
|---|---|
| seethe | to suffer violent internal excitement |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |
| syllogism | a deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable") |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| celestial | of, relating to, or suggesting heaven or divinity |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| shed | to rid oneself of temporarily or permanently as superfluous or unwanted |
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |
| reverie | daydream |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |