Description of contentious (adjective) quarrelsome; controversial; argumentative
Samples of contentious The contentious student was asked to leave the classroom. They hate his contentious behavior because every suggestion they give ends in a fight.
Description of exultation (noun) act of rejoicing; joy; gaiety; glee
Samples of exultation Unpleasant and smelly as the operation was, she felt a surge of exultation when she cut the thread of the last suture and surveyed her unconscious patient.