Quarrelsome
easyNegative toneKWOR-ul-sum
adjective
Definition
Given to or characterized by quarreling
Memory hook
Full of QUARRELS — always looking for an argument or fight.
Examples
“The quarrelsome neighbors disputed every boundary.”
“His quarrelsome nature made him difficult to work with.”
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“The ______ neighbors disputed every boundary.”
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quarrelsome
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GRE Tip
Quarrelsome is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "contentious" or "combative" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "peaceable".
Related GRE Words
belligerent
Hostile and aggressive; engaged in war or conflict
pugnacious
Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight
truculent
Eager to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
bellicose
Demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight
antagonistic
Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something
antagonize
To cause someone to become hostile or angry
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