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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WordMeaning
ceremoniousdevoted to forms and ceremony
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discombobulatedcharacterized by confusion or disorder
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