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
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
brochurepamphlet
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
loftyelevated in character and spirit : noble
centripetalproceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis
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
verbatimin the exact words : word for word
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness