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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partialof or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
nuptialof or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
anomalousinconsistent with or deviating from what is usual, normal, or expected : irregular
notorietythe quality or state of being notorious
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
absolutefree from imperfection : perfect
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep