GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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WordMeaning
supposititiousfraudulently substituted : spurious
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
avocationa subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby
defalcatededuct
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select