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 |
|---|---|
| convention | agreement |
| terminus | either end of a transportation line or travel route |
| erudite | having or showing knowledge that is gained by studying : possessing or displaying erudition |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| rancid | having an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition |
| denigrate | to attack the reputation of : defame |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| meander | a winding path or course |
| astigmatism | a defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image |
| chase | the hunting of wild animals |