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 |
|---|---|
| purchase | to obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy |
| compost | a mixture that consists largely of decayed organic matter and is used for fertilizing and conditioning land |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |
| horde | a political subdivision of central Asian nomads |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| clairvoyant | having clairvoyance : able to see beyond the range of ordinary perception |
| tureen | a deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served |
| patent | open to public inspection |
| biting | having the power to bite |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |