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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| effigy | an image or representation especially of a person |
| brochure | pamphlet |
| verity | the quality or state of being true or real |
| bode | to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage |
| lofty | elevated in character and spirit : noble |
| centripetal | proceeding or acting in a direction toward a center or axis |
| arbitrate | to act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both |
| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| obsequious | marked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness |