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 |
|---|---|
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |
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| antiquity | ancient times |
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| gusty | the sensation of taste |
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| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
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