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
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
supplicateto make a humble entreaty
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
lucremonetary gain : profit
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
brevityshortness of duration
travestya debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation
multiplicitythe quality or state of being multiple or various