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 |
|---|---|
| chasten | to correct by punishment or suffering : discipline |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| mutinous | disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| executor | one who executes something |
| stentorian | extremely loud |
| pugilist | fighter |
| dismantle | to disconnect the pieces of |
| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |