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
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
panderto act as a pander
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
rhapsodizeto speak or write in a rhapsodic manner
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals