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contention

a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument


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disproportionlack of proportion, symmetry, or proper relation : disparity
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
lopean easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter
secta dissenting or schismatic religious body
importuneto press or urge with troublesome persistence
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
barda tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
primto give a prim or demure expression to