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
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
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vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
vicissitudethe quality or state of being changeable : mutability
maroona dark red
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lavishexpending or bestowing profusely : prodigal
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive