GRE Word List
SWIPE
hit with a sweeping motion; N.
The meaning of the word swipe is hit with a sweeping motion; N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| effrontery | rudeness without any sense of shame; shameless boldness; presumptousness; nerve; cheek |
| panoramic | denoting an unobstructed and comprehensive view; N. panorama: unbroken view of a wide area |
| supplicant | one who supplicates; ADJ. |
| career | rush wildly; go at full speed |
| callow | youthful; immature; inexperienced |
| grievance | cause of complaint; complaint |
| subdue | less intense; quieter; Ex. subdued lighting; Ex. subdue: conquer; make less intense; quiet; Ex. subdue one's anger |
| sully | defile; soil; tarnish; Ex. sully one's hands in menial labor |
| bacchanalia | the ancient Roman festival in honor of Bacchus |
| pose | assume a particular posture; put forward; present; affect a particular attitude (to impress others); Ex. pose a threat; N. |
