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
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
douseto plunge into water
occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
interiman intervening time : interval
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amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
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adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
meagerhaving little flesh : thin
renderto melt down