GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

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

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vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
igneousformed by solidification of magma
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
figmentsomething made up or contrived
broilto cook by direct exposure to radiant heat : grill
imminentready to take place : happening soon
pontificalepiscopal attire
aplombcomplete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
atrocitya shockingly bad or atrocious act, object, or situation