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
depositiona testifying especially before a court
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty
festerto generate pus
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
ursineof or relating to a bear or the bear family (Ursidae)
perfunctorycharacterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical