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
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
endorseto write on the back of
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
florescencea state or period of flourishing
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution
obliqueneither perpendicular nor parallel : inclined