GRE Word List
SMATTERING
superficial piecemeal knowledge
The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unassuaged | not quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| laud | praise |
| delve | excavate |
| abase | to lower in rank, office, prestige, or esteem |
| scorch | to burn a surface of so as to change its color and texture |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
| chaplain | a clergyman in charge of a chapel |
| slag | the dross or scoria of a metal |
| serendipity | the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for |