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 |
|---|---|
| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| colloquy | conversation |
| dull | tedious |
| mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| pudding | blood sausage |
| douse | to plunge into water |
| synthesis | the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |