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 |
|---|---|
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |
| desultory | marked by lack of definite plan, regularity, or purpose |
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| deciduous | falling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle |
| violate | break |
| prehensile | adapted for seizing or grasping especially by wrapping around |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| imminent | ready to take place : happening soon |
| predicament | the character, status, or classification assigned by a predication |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |