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 |
|---|---|
| rubric | an authoritative rule |
| ooze | a soft deposit (as of mud, slime, or shells) on the bottom of a body of water |
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| psychosomatic | of, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body |
| fluster | to put into a state of agitated confusion : upset |
| nectar | the drink of the Greek and Roman gods |
| inclusive | broad in orientation or scope |
| aria | air |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
| quintessence | the fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies |