GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

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

Random words

WordMeaning
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
haranguea speech addressed to a public assembly
resentmenta feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
shrewdmarked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
renowna state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame