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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WordMeaning
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
raffleto engage in a raffle
defameto harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
biliousof or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile