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

WordMeaning
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
singularof or relating to a separate person or thing : individual
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
assumptiona taking to or upon oneself
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
imprecationcurse
braga pompous or boastful statement