Tuesday, November 3, 2009

contentious - kon-TEN-shus - controversial, inciting argument, disagreeable, testy

Example: "When President Obama congratulated Karzai on a successful return to Afghanistan presidency, he also, in a contentious mood, admonished Karzai to take on what he avoided during his first term: the rampant corruption and drug trade that have fueled the resurgence of the Taliban."