GRE Word List
SMATTERING
superficial piecemeal knowledge
The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fathom | a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| compute | to determine especially by mathematical means |
| atone | to make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome |
| chicanery | deception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery |
| sleight | deceitful craftiness |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |
| intoxicate | to excite or stupefy by alcohol or a drug especially to the point where physical and mental control is markedly diminished |