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 |
|---|---|
| galaxy | milky way galaxy |
| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| remote | separated by an interval or space greater than usual |
| unintimidating | not causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating |
| draft | the act of drawing or pulling in a net |
| reprobation | the act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| luscious | having a delicious taste or smell : sweet |
| isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas |