GRE Word List
SWERVE
to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate
The meaning of the word swerve is to turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course : deviate.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| terminology | the technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |
| furtive | done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious |
| lilliputian | of, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| irony | the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning |
| welter | writhe |
| indisputable | not disputable : unquestionable |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| clamor | noisy shouting |