flout

"He is a student of life."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

"The Marines today launched a major offensive."

"The heavy rain resulted in flooding in the streets. "

"His chronic lateness will cost him a promotion if not his job."

"The students flouted the school's dress code by wearing hats and ripped jeans. "

"He is a student of life."

"His contempt for the new teacher was obvious; he scoffed at her ideas and ignored her instructions. "

"The teacher praised Maria's punctuality, noting she was always on time for class. "

"The detention lasted for an hour after school. "

"The student's late arrival was a violation of school policy. "