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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amulet | a charm (such as an ornament) often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol to aid the wearer or protect against evil (such as disease or witchcraft) |
| bedizen | to dress or adorn gaudily |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| audacious | intrepidly daring : adventurous |
| career | a profession for which one trains and which is undertaken as a permanent calling |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| buffoonery | foolish or playful behavior or practice |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| anarchist | a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |