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
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
predetermineforeordain
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
embezzlementto appropriate (something, such as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
bitinghaving the power to bite
retiringreserved
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
habituateto make used to something : accustom