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
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
disengageto release from something that engages or involves
prologuethe preface or introduction to a literary work
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
consignto give over to another's care
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
levythe imposition or collection of an assessment
compliancethe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion