GRE Word List
DEFLECT
to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
The meaning of the word deflect is to turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| undermine | to subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly |
| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| pristine | belonging to the earliest period or state : original |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| progeny | descendants |
| diatribe | a bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing |
| aromatic | of, relating to, or having aroma: |
| premonition | previous notice or warning : forewarning |
| obdurate | stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing |
| glutinous | having the quality of glue : gummy |