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
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
frustrateto balk or defeat in an endeavor
tractablecapable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile
witlessdestitute of wit or understanding : foolish
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
hazymade dim or cloudy by or as if by fine dust, smoke, or light vapor in the air : obscured by or as if by haze (see haze
glazeto furnish or fit with glass
hurlrush