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 |
|---|---|
| deference | respect and esteem due a superior or an elder |
| adjoin | to add or attach by joining |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| steadfast | firmly fixed in place : immovable |
| ramshackle | appearing ready to collapse : rickety |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
| integrity | firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : incorruptibility |