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
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
veritythe quality or state of being true or real
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
infantileof or relating to infants or infancy
prehensileadapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around
infringeto encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
representationalone that represents: such as