GRE Word List
DEVIOUS
roundabout; erratic; deviating from the straight course; not straightforward; not completely honest; Ex. devious route
The meaning of the word devious is roundabout; erratic; deviating from the straight course; not straightforward; not completely honest; Ex. devious route.
Random words
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ennui | boredom; listlessness and dissatisfaction resulting from lack of interest; CF. annoy |
subsidy | direct financial aid by government, etc.; V. subsidize: assist with a subsidy |
waylay | ambush; lie in wait for and attack |
dishonor | disgrace; N. ADJ. dishonorable |
bully | one who is habitually cruel to weaker people; V. |
incessant | uninterrupted; unceasing |
expropriate | take possession of (often for public use and without payment) |
finite | limited |
outfit | clothing or equipment for a special purpose; Ex. cowboy outfit |
document | provide written evidence (for a claim); record with documents; N. |