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
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent
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proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
sophistphilosopher
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unimpeachablenot impeachable: such as
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum