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 |
|---|---|
| lampoon | satire |
| genus | a class, kind, or group marked by common characteristics or by one common characteristic |
| raspy | harsh |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| euphemism | the substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant |
| gratuitous | not called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| headlong | headfirst |