GRE Word List
SMATTERING
superficial piecemeal knowledge
The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.
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|---|---|
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| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |
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| sycophant | a servile self-seeking flatterer |
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| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
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