GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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WordMeaning
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
tenurethe act, right, manner, or term of holding something (such as a landed property, a position, or an office)
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
privationan act or instance of depriving : deprivation
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
convergeto tend or move toward one point or one another : come together : meet