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 |
|---|---|
| imponderable | not ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| upshot | the final result : outcome |
| brawn | the flesh of a boar |
| reciprocate | to give and take mutually |
| squelch | to fall or stamp on so as to crush |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
| parry | to ward off a weapon or blow |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |