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 |
|---|---|
| filth | foul or putrid matter |
| shove | to push along |
| bugaboo | an imaginary object of fear |
| rant | to talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner |
| indict | to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law |
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| perfidious | of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy |
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