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 |
|---|---|
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| sophisticated | deprived of native or original simplicity: such as |
| feature | the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person |
| complement | something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect |
| wizened | to become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| tread | to step or walk on or over |
| mnemonic | assisting or intended to assist memory |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |