GRE Word List
FORSWEAR
renounce under oath; abandon; make a solemn promise to give up; CF. abjure
The meaning of the word forswear is renounce under oath; abandon; make a solemn promise to give up; CF. abjure.
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intangible | not able to be perceived by touch; vague |
annals | records arranged in yearly parts; history |
rife | (of something bad) widespread; abundant; current |
omnipresent | universally present; ubiquitous |
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callow | youthful; immature; inexperienced |
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