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 |
|---|---|
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| daunt | to lessen the courage of : cow |
| resourceful | able to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means |
| ashen | of, relating to, or made from ash wood |
| earn | to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered |
| archaic | having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses |
| verbalize | to express something in words |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| malediction | curse |
| demure | reserved |