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 |
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compulsion | an act of compelling |
cynical | having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as |
pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
deranged | mentally unsound : crazy |
spontaneity | the quality or state of being spontaneous |
persist | to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning |
trough | a long shallow often V-shaped receptacle for the drinking water or feed of domestic animals |
implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |
purveyor | one that purveys |
stodgy | having a rich filling quality : heavy |