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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prong | fork |
| pivotal | of, relating to, or constituting a pivot |
| animated | endowed with life or the qualities of life : alive |
| lumber | to move ponderously |
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| lethargic | of, relating to, or characterized by laziness or lack of energy : feeling or affected by lethargy : sluggish |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| corrugated | having corrugations |
| recurrent | running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course |