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
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
saunterto walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll
passepast one's prime
commonplacecommonly found or seen : ordinary
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
rusea wily subterfuge
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
nipto catch hold of and squeeze tightly between two surfaces, edges, or points : pinch