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 |
|---|---|
| disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |
| comprise | to be made up of |
| matrimony | the state of being married : marriage |
| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| dire | exciting horror |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |