GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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WordMeaning
manaclea shackle for the hand or wrist : handcuff
replicaan exact reproduction (as of a painting) executed by the original artist
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
whorla drum-shaped section on the lower part of a spindle in spinning or weaving machinery serving as a pulley for the tape drive that rotates the spindle
fitfulcharacterized by fits or paroxysms
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
foolhardyfoolishly adventurous and bold : rash
vigilthe act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary
incursiona hostile entrance into a territory : raid
interrogateto question formally and systematically