GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

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

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WordMeaning
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
ephemerallasting a very short time
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
referendumthe principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative
respitea period of temporary delay
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
accessiblecapable of being reached
insubstantialnot substantial: such as