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
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|---|---|
| prognosticate | to foretell from signs or symptoms : predict |
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| meddlesome | given to meddling |
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| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
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| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
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