GRE Word List
VEER
to change direction or course
The meaning of the word veer is to change direction or course.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |
| acumen | keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| conjugal | of or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial |
| dissimulate | to hide under a false appearance |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| eschew | to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun |
| occult | to shut off from view or exposure : cover |
| snuffle | to snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly |