GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

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

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WordMeaning
dignitaryone who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor
hirelinga person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
paradigmexample
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity
superannuatedoutmoded