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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charlatanquack
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
vertebrateany of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
bickerpetulant quarreling : altercation
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
facilitateto make easier : help bring about