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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

contention

IPA: /kənˈtɛnʃən/

KK: /kənˈtɛnʃən/

noun

Definition: A disagreement or argument between people or groups, often involving competing claims or ideas.

Example: The two politicians were in contention over the proposed law.

contentious

IPA: /kənˈtɛnʃəs/

KK: /kənˈtɛnʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Tending to cause disagreement or arguments; often associated with being argumentative or quarrelsome.

Example: The contentious debate lasted for hours, with both sides refusing to back down.

contentiously

IPA: /kənˈtɛnʃəsli/

KK: /kənˈtɛnʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that causes disagreement or controversy.

Example: The two politicians debated contentiously, each refusing to back down.

contentiousness

IPA: /kənˈtɛnʃəsnəs/

KK: /kənˈtɛnʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being likely to cause disagreement or controversy.

Example: The contentiousness of the debate made it difficult to reach a consensus.

contentment

IPA: /kənˈtɛntmənt/

KK: /kənˈtɛntmənt/

noun

Definition: A feeling of happiness and satisfaction with what one has.

Example: After years of hard work, she finally found contentment in her simple life.

conterminous

IPA: /kənˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

KK: /kənˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing two or more areas that share a common boundary or are next to each other.

Example: The conterminous states of the U.S. are often referred to as the contiguous states.

conterminously

IPA: /kənˈtɜːrmɪnəsli/

KK: /kənˈtɜːrmɪnəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shares a boundary or is adjacent to something else.

Example: The two countries are conterminously located, sharing a long border.

contestable

IPA: /kənˈtɛstəbl/

KK: /kənˈtɛstəbl/

adjective

Definition: Something that can be argued against or disputed.

Example: The results of the election are contestable, and many people are questioning the outcome.

contestation

IPA: /ˌkɒn.tɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

KK: /kɒnˈtɛsteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of challenging or disputing something, often in a formal or competitive context.

Example: The contestation of the election results led to a lengthy legal battle.

contested

IPA: /kənˈtɛstɪd/

KK: /kənˈtɛstɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is argued about or disputed, often because people have different opinions about it.

Example: The election results were contested by several candidates who claimed there were irregularities.

verb

Definition: To argue against something or to challenge it, often in a formal way.

Example: The results of the election were contested by several candidates.

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