Question

Take a look at this dictionary entry.

contest
con • test (n.) kon-test [from Anglo-French or Latin]
1. a competition between rivals for a prize
2. a struggle for victory
3. a dispute; controversy

(v.) kuhn-test
4. to fight for in a battle
5. to call into question


According to the dictionary entry, which definition of the word "contest” is used in this sentence?

During the school meeting, our class vice president contested the decision that the pep rally would be canceled due to the rain.

definition 1
definition 2
definition 4
definition 5

Answer 1

definition 5 — "to call into question."

Explanation: "Contested the decision" means the vice president challenged or disputed the decision, i.e., called it into question.