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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| fetish | an object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner |
| hut | an often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| repulse | to drive or beat back : repel |
| hone | to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| scale | an instrument or machine for weighing |
| affable | being pleasant and at ease in talking to others |
| rabid | extremely violent : furious |