GRE Word List
SWIPE
a strong sweeping blow
The meaning of the word swipe is a strong sweeping blow.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| betoken | to typify beforehand : presage |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| imperial | of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| ingenue | a naive girl or young woman |
| gaffe | a social or diplomatic blunder |
| acne | a disorder of the skin caused by inflammation of the skin glands and hair follicles |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| feign | to give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression |
| vivisection | the cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation |