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 |
|---|---|
| ebb | the reflux of the tide toward the sea |
| awry | off the correct or expected course : amiss |
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| hegemony | preponderant influence or authority over others : domination |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| ward | the action or process of guarding |
| rail | a bar extending from one post or support to another and serving as a guard or barrier |
| writ | something written : writing |
| azure | the blue color of the clear sky |
| mire | wet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh) |