GRE Word List

CONTENTIOUS

likely to cause disagreement or argument

The meaning of the word contentious is likely to cause disagreement or argument.

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WordMeaning
propagateto cause to continue or increase by sexual or asexual reproduction
cauterizeto sear with a cautery or caustic
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
markedhaving an identifying mark
compunctionanxiety arising from awareness of guilt
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
automatona mechanism that is relatively self-operating