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.

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scotchscottish
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grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
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itinerarythe route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one
empiricaloriginating in or based on observation or experience