GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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WordMeaning
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
schematicof or relating to a scheme or schema
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
gauntexcessively thin and angular
raspto rub with something rough
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
noveltysomething new or unusual