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 |
|---|---|
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| maneuver | a military or naval movement |
| penury | a cramping and oppressive lack of resources (such as money) |
| lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| gauche | lacking social experience or grace |
| arboreal | of, relating to, or resembling a tree |
| gall | brazen boldness coupled with impudent assurance and insolence |
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| ceremonious | devoted to forms and ceremony |