GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

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

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WordMeaning
slewa large number
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
celerityrapidity of motion or action
pantomimepantomimist
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
stiltedpompous
forebearsancestor
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering