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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| entrance | power or permission to enter : admission |
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| reciprocal | inversely related : opposite |
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