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
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
chauvinistan attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
odysseya long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune
chapela subordinate or private place of worship: such as
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
slackento make less active : slow up
conveyancethe action of conveying