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 |
|---|---|
| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
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| chauvinist | an attitude of superiority toward members of the opposite sex |
| levy | the imposition or collection of an assessment |
| odyssey | a long wandering or voyage usually marked by many changes of fortune |
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| mollycoddle | to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| conveyance | the action of conveying |