GRE Word List
SWINDLER
to obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
The meaning of the word swindler is to obtain money or property by fraud or deceit.
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|---|---|
| calamity | a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering |
| recreant | crying for mercy : cowardly |
| sentient | responsive to or conscious of sense impressions |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
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