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 |
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defrock | to deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office |
debut | a first appearance |
jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
politic | political |
recession | the act or action of receding : withdrawal |
nomenclature | name |
lurid | causing horror or revulsion : gruesome |
menace | a show of intention to inflict harm : threat |
orientation | the act or process of orienting or of being oriented |
flashy | lacking in substance or flavor : insipid |