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 |
|---|---|
| reaper | one that reaps |
| alloy | the degree of mixture with base metals : fineness |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| nostrum | a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness |
| siren | any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| stink | to emit a strong offensive odor |
| indifferent | marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic |
| irreconcilable | impossible to reconcile |
| awful | extremely disagreeable or objectionable |