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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sinecure | an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income |
| perspicuous | plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| extrapolation | to predict by projecting past experience or known data |
| ulterior | going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper |
| jocose | given to joking : merry |
| veer | to change direction or course |
| attentive | mindful |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |