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
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
refraincurb
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
carpingmarked by or inclined to querulous and often perverse criticism
rompone that romps
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
founderone that founds or establishes
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance