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).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| patent | open to public inspection |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
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| creep | to move along with the body prone and close to the ground |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| impasse | a predicament affording no obvious escape |
| implement | a device used in the performance of a task : tool |
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| rational | having reason or understanding |