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
muskyhaving an odor of or resembling musk
abateto decrease in force or intensity
magistratean official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force
functionalof, connected with, or being a function
vituperativeuttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse
finitehaving definite or definable limits
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect