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
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
pedantone who is unimaginative or who unduly emphasizes minutiae in the presentation or use of knowledge
malicioushaving or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters