GRE Word List

CONTEST

strive

The meaning of the word contest is strive.

Random words

WordMeaning
intermittentcoming and going at intervals : not continuous
tacitexpressed or carried on without words or speech
trappingsoutward signs
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
marshala high official in the household of a medieval king, prince, or noble originally having charge of the cavalry but later usually in command of the military forces
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
expeditiousmarked by or acting with prompt efficiency
emancipateto free from restraint, control, or the power of another