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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bouta spell or period of activity: such as
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ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
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championa winner of first prize or first place in competition
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
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invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
incontrovertiblenot open to question : indisputable