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
facultyability
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
prescienceforeknowledge of events:
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
variegateto diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple
contrivancea thing contrived
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
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aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
discloseto make known or public