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
slighthaving a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
communalof or relating to one or more communes
morguea place where the bodies of dead persons are kept temporarily pending identification or release for burial or autopsy
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
febrilemarked or caused by fever : feverish
savorthe taste or smell of something
nourishmentfood