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
indemnifyto secure against hurt, loss, or damage
chantto make melodic sounds with the voice
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
derideto laugh at or insult contemptuously
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
sovereignone possessing or held to possess supreme political power or sovereignty
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude