GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

The meaning of the word swipe is a strong sweeping blow.

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precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
retrospectiveof, relating to, or given to retrospection
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
fienddevil
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
definitiveserving to provide a final solution or to end a situation