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.

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WordMeaning
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
dauntto lessen the courage of : cow
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
ashenof, relating to, or made from ash wood
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
archaichaving the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses
verbalizeto express something in words
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
maledictioncurse
demurereserved