GRE Word List
DEFLECT
turn aside; turn away from a straight course
The meaning of the word deflect is turn aside; turn away from a straight course.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fissure | crevice; crack |
| lexicographer | compiler of a dictionary; CF. lexicography: work of compiling a dictionary |
| atheistic | denying the existence of God; N. atheism |
| mutter | utter (complaining words) indistinctly in low tones |
| repress | hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion |
| patois | local or provincial dialect |
| prepossessing | attractive; CF. preoccupying ? |
| tranquillity | calmness; peace |
| waive | give up temporarily; yield; N. waiver: waiving a right or claim; document that waives a right or claim |
| castigation | punishment; severe criticism or disapproval |
