GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

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

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prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
gerontocracyrule by elders
profligatewildly extravagant
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
impassivegiving no sign of feeling or emotion : expressionless
hoarygray or white with or as if with age
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions