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 |
|---|---|
| dowdy | not neat or becoming in appearance : shabby |
| agape | wide open : gaping |
| badinage | playful repartee : banter |
| dialectical | of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic |
| pallet | a straw-filled tick or mattress |
| emancipate | to free from restraint, control, or the power of another |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| demagogue | a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power |
| avert | to turn away or aside (the eyes, one's gaze, etc.) in avoidance |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |