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
leave-takingdeparture
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
engrossto copy or write in a large hand
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
adoreto worship or honor as a deity or as divine
podiatristthe medical care and treatment of the human foot
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy