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 |
|---|---|
| rout | a state of wild confusion or disorderly retreat |
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| foolhardy | foolishly adventurous and bold : rash |
| ancestry | line of descent : lineage |
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| wily | full of wiles : crafty |
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| blush | outward appearance : view |