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.

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WordMeaning
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
diluteattenuate
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
elasticcapable of recovering size and shape after deformation
authenticateto prove or serve to prove to be real, true, or genuine
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
recastto cast again
pluckto pull or pick off or out
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale