GRE Word List
SMATTERING
superficial piecemeal knowledge
The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.
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|---|---|
| bicker | petulant quarreling : altercation |
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| unceremonious | not ceremonious : informal |
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| mischance | bad luck |
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| crave | to ask for earnestly : beg |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
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