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
haphazardmarked by lack of plan, order, or direction
premonitorygiving warning
buffeta blow especially with the hand
bemoanto express deep grief or distress over
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
thesisa dissertation embodying results of original research and especially substantiating a specific view
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed