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 |
|---|---|
| bout | a spell or period of activity: such as |
| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |
| ductile | capable of being drawn out (see draw |
| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| champion | a winner of first prize or first place in competition |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| fiend | devil |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| invocation | the act or process of petitioning for help or support |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |