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 |
|---|---|
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| venom | a toxic substance produced by some animals (such as snakes, scorpions, or bees) that is injected into prey or an enemy chiefly by biting or stinging and has an injurious or lethal effect |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| sextant | an instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude) |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| tiller | one that tills : cultivator |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge : vengeful |