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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incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
inflateddistended with air or gas
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
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counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
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