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 |
|---|---|
| malapropism | the usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| nubile | of marriageable condition or age |
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| incubate | to sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body |
| embellish | to make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate |
| anomalous | inconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular |
| intransigence | the quality or state of being intransigent |
| quaint | pleasingly or strikingly old-fashioned or unfamiliar |