GRE Word List

SWIPE

a strong sweeping blow

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

Random words

WordMeaning
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
knacka special ready capacity that is hard to analyze or teach
snipa small piece that is snipped off
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing
restraintan act of restraining : the state of being restrained
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
solicitto make petition to : entreat