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 |
|---|---|
| implausible | not plausible : provoking disbelief |
| prosaic | characteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual |
| solder | a metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces |
| homage | a feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord |
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| devolve | to pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another |
| unique | being the only one : sole |