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

WordMeaning
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
donto put on (an article of clothing)
feintsomething feigned
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
eddya current of water or air running contrary to the main current
laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
nutritiousnourishing
cadaverousof or relating to a corpse