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 |
|---|---|
| predilection | an established preference for something |
| maladroit | lacking adroitness : inept |
| accelerate | to move faster : to gain speed |
| bank | a mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as |
| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| accessory | an object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else |
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| gesticulation | the act of making gestures |
| optimum | the amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end |
| amenities | something that helps to provide comfort, convenience, or enjoyment |