GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

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

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WordMeaning
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
strutto become turgid : swell
egothe self especially as contrasted with another self or the world
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
puerilejuvenile
sportivefrolicsome
surreptitiousdone, made, or acquired by stealth : clandestine
siderealof, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments