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
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
fecundityfruitful in offspring or vegetation : prolific
vouchsafeto grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
repertoirea list or supply of dramas, operas, pieces, or parts that a company or person is prepared to perform
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
exiguousexcessively scanty : inadequate
invalidateto make invalid