GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
paleontologya science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains
plebeiana member of the Roman plebs
cadeta younger brother or son
yokela naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural area or small town
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages