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
paragona model of excellence or perfection
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
supersedeto cause to be set aside
novaa star that suddenly increases its light output tremendously and then fades away to its former obscurity in a few months or years
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
direexciting horror
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
calumnya misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
quixoticfoolishly impractical especially in the pursuit of ideals