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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distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
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regimeregimen
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
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concorda state of agreement : harmony
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive