GRE Word List
SWIPE
a strong sweeping blow
The meaning of the word swipe is a strong sweeping blow.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| inveterate | confirmed in a habit : habitual |
| inveigle | to win over by wiles : entice |
| volatile | characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change |
| pragmatist | a practical approach to problems and affairs |
| collage | an artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| institution | an established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |