📝 English

"The decision was contentious among board members." What does "contentious" mean?

A Unanimous
B Causing or likely to cause disagreement or argument
C Routine
D Celebrated

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Contentious" means causing controversy or heated argument.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question ""The decision was contentious among board members." What does "contentious" mean?" is Option B: Causing or likely to cause disagreement or argument.

The other options — A) Unanimous, C) Routine, D) Celebrated — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: "Contentious" means causing controversy or heated argument.

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