GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

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

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ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
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illusivebased on or producing illusion : illusory
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable