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
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
propellantcapable of propelling
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
sybaritevoluptuary
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
perfidiousof, relating to, or characterized by perfidy
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
ordeala primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control
calorificcaloric
sparseof few and scattered elements