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 |
|---|---|
| requisite | needed for a particular purpose : essential |
| agility | the quality or state of being agile : nimbleness |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| foppish | foolish |
| sustain | to give support or relief to |
| jostle | to come in contact or into collision |
| omnipotent | almighty |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| requisition | the act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action |