GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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WordMeaning
expropriateto deprive of possession or proprietary rights
sidetracksiding
tiradea protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand
conservatorya greenhouse for growing or displaying plants
outstripto go faster or farther than
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
gnomemaxim