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
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
meleea confused struggle
herbivorousfeeding on plants
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
prongfork
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
consolidationthe act or process of consolidating : the state of being consolidated
amphibianan amphibious organism
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change