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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dilatorytending or intended to cause delay
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laitythe people of a religious faith as distinguished from its clergy
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practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
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interiman intervening time : interval