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
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
sonneta fixed verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines that are typically 5-foot iambics rhyming according to a prescribed scheme
convulsionan abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles
serebeing dried and withered
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
dingydirty
dissensiondisagreement
influxa coming in
limpto walk lamely