GRE Word List

FORSWEAR

to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath

The meaning of the word forswear is to make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath.

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WordMeaning
clouta piece of cloth or leather : rag
obliviouslacking remembrance, memory, or mindful attention
forthrightfree from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
vicaran ecclesiastical agent: such as
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
alliterationthe repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables (such as wild and woolly, threatening throngs)
warrantedsanction
vitalof the utmost importance
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn