GRE Word List

SWATHE

a band used in swathing

The meaning of the word swathe is a band used in swathing.

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WordMeaning
fetishan object (such as a small stone carving of an animal) believed to have magical power to protect or aid its owner
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berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
maroona dark red
exhumedisinter
nihilista viewpoint that traditional values and beliefs are unfounded and that existence is senseless and useless
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
politicpolitical
hirsutehairy