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
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
fulsomecharacterized by abundance : copious
negligibleso small or unimportant or of so little consequence as to warrant little or no attention : trifling
suppliantsupplicant
plauditan act or round of applause
panderto act as a pander
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious