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
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
documentproof
bastiona projecting part of a fortification
sanctiona formal decree
atheistica person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism
precipitousprecipitate
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination