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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somnambulistan abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed
laceto draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
meticulousmarked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details
distantseparated in space : away
wrathstrong vengeful anger or indignation
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations