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

WordMeaning
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
gamutthe whole series of recognized musical notes
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
droopto hang or incline downward
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
susceptiblecapable of submitting to an action, process, or operation
phenomenaphenomenon