Question

contend has the same or almost the same meaning as: adjourn construct debate invent

Explanation:

"Contend" means to assert something in an argument or to compete. "Debate" involves presenting and arguing different viewpoints. They are similar in the context of argument - based activities. "Adjourn" means to stop a meeting or process temporarily. "Construct" means to build or create. "Invent" means to create something new.

Answer:

C. debate