GRE Word List

SWEAR

to utter or take solemnly (an oath)

The meaning of the word swear is to utter or take solemnly (an oath).

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WordMeaning
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
warrantya real covenant binding the grantor of an estate and the grantor's heirs to warrant and defend the title
usurpto seize and hold (office, place, functions, powers, etc.) in possession by force or without right
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
pharisaicalmarked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
vitreousresembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy