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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| abstinence | the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable |
| medium | something in a middle position |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| vulture | any of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| camaraderie | a spirit of friendly good-fellowship |