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
paradigmexample
addressto mark directions for delivery on
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
obtusenot pointed or acute : blunt
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
plightto put or give in pledge : engage
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
vaingloriousmarked by vainglory : boastful
fluxa flowing of fluid from the body: such as
archetypethe original pattern or model of which all things of the same type are representations or copies : prototype