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
forda shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading
despiseto look down on with disrespect or aversion
redundantexceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous
subliminalinadequate to produce a sensation or a perception
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
groucha fit of bad temper
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
consanguinitythe quality or state of being consanguineous
sinewyfull of sinews: such as