GRE Word List
CONTENTIOUS
quarrelsome; controversial; likely to cause arguments
The meaning of the word contentious is quarrelsome; controversial; likely to cause arguments.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| muddle | confuse; mix up confusedly; N: state of confusion |
| fret | be annoyed or vexed; Ex. fret over your poor grades; N: irritation of mind; ADJ. fretful |
| personify | represent (an inanimate object) as a person; be the embodiment or perfect example of; Ex. She is evil/patience personified; N. personification |
| loathe | detest; ADJ. loathsome: arousing loathing; offensive; Ex. loathsome smell |
| grotto | small cavern |
| listless | lacking in spirit or energy; languid |
| resuscitate | revive; bring back to life or consciousness; Ex. resuscitate the drowned child |
| shuffle | mix together; jumble; move (something) from one place to another; slide (the feet) along the ground while walking; Ex. shuffle papers from one pile to another; N. |
| delete | erase; strike out |
| perspicuous | (of something) plainly expressed; easy to understand; Ex. perspicuous comments |
