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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coincidence | the act or condition of coinciding : correspondence |
subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |
overwhelm | upset |
contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
artery | any of the tubular branching muscular- and elastic-walled vessels that carry blood from the heart through the body |
rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
fringe | an ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band |
overturn | to cause to turn over : upset |
catalyst | a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible |