GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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WordMeaning
exudeto ooze out
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
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glossarya collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings
migrantone that migrates: such as
dilateto become enlarged or widened
floweryof, relating to, or resembling flowers
bacchanaliaa Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
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