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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| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| aplomb | complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| ravenous | rapacious |
| laity | the people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy |
| raspy | harsh |
| lust | usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness |
| rehabilitate | to restore to a former capacity : reinstate |
| salvage | compensation paid for saving a ship or its cargo from the perils of the sea or for the lives and property rescued in a wreck |