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
predilectionan established preference for something
maladroitlacking adroitness : inept
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
amenitiessomething that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment