GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

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

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astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
shimmerto shine with a soft tremulous or fitful light : glimmer
anguishextreme pain, distress, or anxiety
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
hedonista person who is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure : someone who practices hedonism
edificebuilding
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
intrepidcharacterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance