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 |
|---|---|
| denouement | the final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work |
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| paean | a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph |
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| catechism | oral instruction |
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