GRE Word List

DEVIATE

to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic

The meaning of the word deviate is to stray especially from a standard, principle, or topic.

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dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
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imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
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hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away