GRE Word List

CIRCUITOUS

having a circular or winding course

The meaning of the word circuitous is having a circular or winding course.

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WordMeaning
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
deviateto stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic
elegya poem in elegiac couplets
riveta headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head
relican object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr
swerveto turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
fiascoa complete failure
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character