GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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WordMeaning
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laudpraise
delveexcavate
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scorchto burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
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