Ake 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

Definition 5.

Explanation:

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

The given different definitions of the word "contest" reveal multiple uses of that word. Depending on the context, the word can be used to mean several things, all of which would refer to different aspects of that same word.

In the given sentence, the word 'contest" is used to mean "calling into question" or questioning the idea or in this case, the decision. This means that the "class vice president" questioned the decision of why the pep rally should be canceled. In other words, we can say the class VC asked why the pep rally have to be canceled.

Thus, the definition used is that of definition 5.

laughter improves people's emotional and well-being.   kavita khajuria is a psychiatrist and he has defined laughter as " physical expression of humour and joy that has numorous protective qualities." when you feel under stress or sad because you have argued with a person you love, you need to laugh to feel strong enough to face the problems.

when you have an exam , you probably feel under stress. laughing will you release this tension. humour decreases the hormones that cause stress. k. khajuria   says that the brain releases some chemical components when we laugh. these chemical components are called neurotrophic factors and they are very important. they support the neurons in the brain and encourage the growth of new neurons. as a conclusion, you should laugh a lot before giving your exam. laughing will you with your exam and with your brain.

if you are having difficult times with friends or family members, laughing will also you face these problems. alannagh kelly is an assistant psychologist. she thinks that laughter can   make anger and anxiety vanish in the air. laughter can set a new and exciting atmosphere among people and it can make the bonds bewteen people stronger. so, if you are having a difficult time with someone you love, invite him / her to watch a comedy. you will probably make peace.

laugher will certainly protect you against stress and emotional pain. watching a comedy   may be a solution to stress or damaged bonds. " this remedy is fun , free, and best of all, no instructions needed."   alannagh kelly has said in her blog.