GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

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

Random words

WordMeaning
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
corpulenthaving a large bulky body : obese
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
polygamistmarriage in which a spouse of either sex may have more than one mate at the same time compare polyandry
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
fronda large leaf (especially of a palm or fern) usually with many divisions
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
mirewet spongy earth (as of a bog or marsh)