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 |
|---|---|
| glib | showing little forethought or preparation : offhand |
| forsake | to renounce or turn away from entirely |
| undertaker | one who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur |
| pretentious | characterized by pretension: such as |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |