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 |
|---|---|
| recumbent | suggestive of repose : leaning |
| conglomeration | the act of conglomerating : the state of being conglomerated |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| jab | to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object |
| cosmic | of or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone |
| adversary | one that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent |
| thrash | to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog |
| underlying | lying beneath or below |
| penchant | a strong and continued inclination |
| benediction | the invocation (see invocation |