GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

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

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WordMeaning
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
cabalthe contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government)
discomfitto put into a state of perplexity and embarrassment : disconcert
avowto declare assuredly
pessimisman inclination to emphasize adverse aspects, conditions, and possibilities or to expect the worst possible outcome
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
unprepossessingnot tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
parablea usually short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle
tippleto drink liquor especially by habit or to excess