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
bouta spell or period of activity: such as
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
unravelto disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle
malfeasancewrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
mergerthe absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment
bereavementthe state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone
spruceto make spruce
coga tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear