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
laxloose
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
lullto cause to sleep or rest : soothe
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints