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 |
|---|---|
| posture | the position or bearing of the body whether characteristic or assumed for a special purpose |
| elastic | capable of recovering size and shape after deformation |
| nirvana | the final beatitude (see beatitude |
| innate | existing in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native |
| melee | a confused struggle |
| intellect | the power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge |
| distrait | apprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted |
| rebuke | to criticize sharply : reprimand |
| accommodate | to provide with something desired, needed, or suited |
| munificent | very liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow |