GRE Word List
SWIPE
a strong sweeping blow
The meaning of the word swipe is a strong sweeping blow.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| badger | any of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere |
| bulwark | a solid wall-like structure raised for defense : rampart |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| facsimile | an exact copy |
| emolument | the returns arising from office or employment usually in the form of compensation or perquisites |
| relic | an object esteemed and venerated because of association with a saint or martyr |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| august | marked by majestic dignity or grandeur |
| ignite | to set afire |
| concomitant | accompanying especially in a subordinate or incidental way |