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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|---|---|
| equivocate | to use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive |
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| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
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