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
uncouthawkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
manumitto release from slavery
cremateto subject to cremation
resignrelegate
satellitea celestial body orbiting another of larger size
incinerateto cause to burn to ashes