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 |
|---|---|
| herd | a typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control |
| nebulous | of, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular |
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| orthography | the art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage |
| canter | one who uses cant: such as |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| calamity | a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering |
| friction | the rubbing of one body against another |