SAT word of the day

deflect


Part of Speech	transitive verb (object required for the verb)
Head Word	de-flect-
Definition	To cause to turn aside to bend as, rays of light are often deflected to deflect a punch to deflect criticism by acknowledging a mistake.
Origin	L. turn. Flexible.

Part of Speech	intransitive verb (no object for the verb)
Head Word	de-flect-
Definition	To turn aside to deviate from a right or a horizontal line, or from a proper position, course or direction to swerve.

Headlines

Headline - 11/22/2009 Welker, Bodden Shine as Pats Roll Jets

... L. He also has 38 tackles and a team-high 12 pass deflections. While the Bodden-led defense dominated to tune of ...

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Headline - 11/1/2009 Short-Handed Revs Take Opening Playoff Game

... e, Kenny Mansally delivered a free kick that Osei deflected past Jon Busch for the tying goal. The teams conclude ...

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Headline - 9/12/2009 Ray-Ray Focused on 08' Season Despite Contract Status

... being an afterthought in such a strong class, he deflected directly to the upcoming season. �We�re excited. Being ...

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Headline - 8/23/2009 Revs Ride Dube Hat-trick Back Into Playoff Hunt

... al with five minutes to play after Darrius Barnes deflected Pablo Campos' header into his own net. With the victory, ...

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Headline - 6/1/2009 Twellman�s Debut Propels Revs to Victory

... in in the 80th but Wicks charged off his line and deflected his shot to make a save. Wicks couldn't stop the PK, thou ...

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