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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bout | a spell or period of activity: such as |
| hue | overall character or appearance to the mind : complexion |
| unravel | to disengage or separate the threads of : disentangle |
| malfeasance | wrongdoing or misconduct especially by a public official |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| exiguous | excessively scanty : inadequate |
| merger | the absorption of an estate, a contract, or an interest in another, of a minor offense in a greater, or of a cause of action into a judgment |
| bereavement | the state or fact of being bereaved or deprived of something or someone |
| spruce | to make spruce |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |