GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

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

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enfranchiseto set free (as from slavery)
padrea Christian clergyman
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rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
torsothe human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk
grimfierce in disposition or action : savage
forebodingthe act of one who forebodes
excerpta passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
indecisiona wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution