GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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WordMeaning
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
legatoin a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones)
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
smeara viscous or sticky substance
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
dys-abnormal
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort