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.

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WordMeaning
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
hubrisexaggerated pride or self-confidence
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
nubileof marriageable condition or age
meniala person doing menial work
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
intransigencethe quality or state of being intransigent
quaintpleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar