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 |
|---|---|
| spendthrift | a person who spends improvidently or wastefully |
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| raspy | harsh |
| rhapsodize | to speak or write in a rhapsodic manner |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
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| don | to put on (an article of clothing) |
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