GRE Word List
SWARTHY
of a dark color, complexion, or cast
The meaning of the word swarthy is of a dark color, complexion, or cast.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| equivocal | subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse |
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| palliate | to reduce the violence of (a disease) |
| gaunt | excessively thin and angular |
| intelligentsia | intellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite |
| exalt | to raise in rank, power, or character |
| gestate | to carry in the uterus during pregnancy |