GRE Word List

CONTEST

strive

The meaning of the word contest is strive.

Random words

WordMeaning
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
opuswork
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
encumberweigh down
pillorya device formerly used for publicly punishing offenders consisting of a wooden frame with holes in which the head and hands can be locked
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
lunaticaffected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language