GRE Word List

VEER

to change direction or course

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

Random words

WordMeaning
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
representationalone that represents: such as
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
plumba lead weight attached to a line and used to indicate a vertical direction
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit