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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|---|---|
| empirical | originating in or based on observation or experience |
| assimilate | to take into the mind and thoroughly understand |
| stricture | an abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| environ | encircle |
| tenacious | not easily pulled apart : cohesive |
| flutter | to flap the wings rapidly |
| writ | something written : writing |
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