GRE Word List

CONTRAVENE

to go or act contrary to : violate

The meaning of the word contravene is to go or act contrary to : violate.

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WordMeaning
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
stemthe main trunk of a plant
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
premonitionprevious notice or warning : forewarning
enumerateto ascertain the number of : count
foddersomething fed to domestic animals