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 |
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| digression | the act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| platitude | the quality or state of being dull or insipid |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |
| diva | prima donna |
| hurtle | to move rapidly or forcefully |
| trenchant | keen |
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