Wrangle
mediumNegative toneRANG-gul
verb
Definition
To argue or dispute angrily; to round up cattle
Memory hook
WRANGLE sounds like TANGLE — getting tangled up in angry arguments and disputes.
Examples
“The lawyers wrangled over the settlement terms.”
“They wrangled about the budget for hours.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The lawyers ______ over the settlement terms.”
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wrangled
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GRE Tip
Wrangle is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "quarrel" or "dispute" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "concur".
Related GRE Words
gainsay
To deny, contradict, or speak against
antipathy
a deep, settled feeling of dislike or aversion
appease
To pacify or placate someone by acceding to their demands
belligerent
Hostile and aggressive; engaged in war or conflict
discord
Disagreement between people; lack of harmony
discordant
clashing or disagreeing; harsh and inharmonious
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