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 |
|---|---|
| demoniac | possessed or influenced by a demon |
| abyss | an immeasurably deep gulf or great space |
| sultry | very hot and humid : sweltering |
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| peddle | to travel about with wares for sale |
| generality | the quality or state of being general |
| squelch | to fall or stamp on so as to crush |
| epithet | a characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing |
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| propound | to offer for discussion or consideration |