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 |
|---|---|
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |
| exonerate | to relieve of a responsibility, obligation, or hardship |
| whiff | a quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray |
| alluvial | relating to, composed of, or found in alluvium |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| disaffected | discontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious |
| consequential | of the nature of a secondary result : indirect |
| egress | a place or means of going out : exit |
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| implode | to burst inward |