GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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WordMeaning
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
earmarka mark of identification on the ear of an animal
overblownpast the prime of bloom
oatmealmeal made from oats
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
crustthe hardened exterior or surface part of bread
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful
provocativeserving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate
resurgeto undergo a resurgence
fluctuateto shift back and forth uncertainly