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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obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
dorsalan ornamental cloth hung behind and above an altar
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
defoliateto deprive of leaves especially prematurely
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
flamboyantmarked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
relishcharacteristic flavor