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 |
|---|---|
| clique | a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons |
| tumult | disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion |
| heyday | the period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity |
| equanimity | evenness of mind especially under stress |
| despoil | to strip of belongings, possessions, or value : pillage |
| convert | to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another |
| scruple | a unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| snuffle | to snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly |
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |