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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WordMeaning
quibbleto evade the point of an argument by caviling about words
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
innateexisting in, belonging to, or determined by factors present in an individual from birth : native
quintessencethe fifth and highest element in ancient and medieval philosophy that permeates all nature and is the substance composing the celestial bodies
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
convolutedhaving convolutions
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object
parodya literary or musical work in which the style of an author or work is closely imitated for comic effect or in ridicule