GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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WordMeaning
dismissto permit or cause to leave
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
germa small mass of living substance capable of developing into an organism or one of its parts
liabilitythe quality or state of being liable
herbivorousfeeding on plants
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
stricturean abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage
lineamentsan outline, feature, or contour of a body or figure and especially of a face