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
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
thralla state of servitude or submission
chasethe hunting of wild animals
meddlesomegiven to meddling
malcontenta discontented person:
gratuitysomething given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service
wardthe action or process of guarding
perceptiveresponsive to sensory stimuli : discerning
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed