GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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WordMeaning
flagany of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
zeniththe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer see azimuth illustration
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
slipshodwearing loose shoes or slippers
congruentcongruous
savoryhaving savor: such as
concurrentoperating or occurring at the same time
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose