Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A person who challenges or disputes the results of a competition, election, or event.

Example: The contester raised concerns about the fairness of the election results.

Definition: The situation or background information that helps to understand something better, including the words or events that come before and after a specific part of text.

Example: To fully understand the author's message, you need to consider the context in which it was written.

Definition: Relating to the situation or background in which something happens, which helps to understand its meaning or importance.

Example: To fully understand the story, you need to consider the contextual factors that influenced the characters' decisions.

Definition: To place something in a specific situation or background to help understand its meaning or importance.

Example: Teachers often contextualize new information to help students grasp complex concepts.

Definition: In a way that relates to the situation or background in which something occurs.

Example: The meaning of the word can change contextually depending on how it is used in a sentence.

Definition: A way in which different parts are arranged or connected to form a whole; it can refer to the structure of something, especially in weaving or assembling.

Example: The contexture of the fabric was intricate and beautifully designed.

Definition: The condition of being next to or touching something else; a continuous connection or series.

Example: The contiguity of the two countries allows for easy travel between them.

Definition: Connected or touching without any gaps; neighboring or adjacent.

Example: The two countries share a contiguous border that allows for easy travel between them.

Definition: In a way that things are next to each other without any gaps or interruptions.

Example: The houses were built contiguously, sharing walls with one another.

Definition: The condition of being next to or touching something else without any gaps or interruptions.

Example: The contiguousness of the two countries allows for easy travel between them.