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
specioushaving a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
rebuttalthe act of rebutting especially in a legal suit
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
rallyto muster for a common purpose