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 |
|---|---|
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| deft | characterized by facility and skill |
| bluster | to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats |
| seep | to flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
| preamble | an introductory statement |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| irremediable | not remediable |