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
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter
heedto pay attention
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity
glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
guisea form or style of dress : costume
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating
embroiderto ornament with needlework
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
parlancespeech