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
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
recalcitrantobstinately defiant of authority or restraint
primethe second of the canonical hours
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
attenuateto lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
boostto push or shove up from below
subjugateto bring under control and governance as a subject : conquer
diademcrown