GRE Word List

VEER

to change direction or course

The meaning of the word veer is to change direction or course.

Random words

WordMeaning
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
maraudto roam about and raid in search of plunder
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
culverta transverse drain
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
indigencea level of poverty in which real hardship and deprivation are suffered and comforts of life are wholly lacking
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy