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

WordMeaning
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
undertakerone who undertakes : one who takes the risk and management of business : entrepreneur
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened
paragona model of excellence or perfection
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
ulcera break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture