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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WordMeaning
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
gushto issue copiously or violently
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
sluggarda habitually lazy person
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
intoxicateto excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring