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 |
|---|---|
| paragon | a model of excellence or perfection |
| ego | the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world |
| supersede | to cause to be set aside |
| nova | a star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years |
| colander | a perforated utensil for washing or draining food |
| dire | exciting horror |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
| zany | very eccentric (see eccentric |
| quixotic | foolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals |