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

WordMeaning
disparageto depreciate (see depreciate
rostera roll or list of personnel
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
opticiana maker of or dealer in optical items and instruments
rabidextremely violent : furious
grategrating
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
pendantsomething suspended: such as