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
depredationto lay waste : plunder
sophisticateddeprived of native or original simplicity: such as
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
treadto step or walk on or over
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
tantamountequivalent in value, significance, or effect