GRE Word List
SWIPE
a strong sweeping blow
The meaning of the word swipe is a strong sweeping blow.
Random words
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galleon | a heavy square-rigged sailing ship of the 15th to early 18th centuries used for war or commerce especially by the Spanish |
factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
ingratiate | to gain favor or favorable acceptance for by deliberate effort |
draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
breach | infraction or violation of a law, obligation, tie, or standard |
naivete | a naive remark or action |
pliant | pliable |
interpolate | to alter or corrupt (something, such as a text) by inserting new or foreign matter |
unassuming | not assuming : modest |
induce | to move by persuasion or influence |