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Learn “Deviate”

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Deviate

verb/DEE-vee-ayt/

Meaning

To turn away from the usual course, plan or standard.

In context

Try not to deviate from your essay plan during the exam.

Remember it

De-VIA-te: you leave the 'via' (road) and go off the path.

Use it well

Usually 'deviate from' a plan, path or rule; suggests going off course.