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
belateddelayed beyond the usual time
throespang
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
trampletramp
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
irrefutableimpossible to refute : incontrovertible
invalidnot valid:
accrueto come into existence as a legally enforceable claim
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift