GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

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

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WordMeaning
betokento typify beforehand : presage
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
imperialof, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
ingenuea naive girl or young woman
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
acnea disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles
effulgentradiant splendor : brilliance
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation