GRE Word List
SMATTERING
superficial piecemeal knowledge
The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| reciprocal | inversely related : opposite |
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |
| mystic | mystical |
| embitter | to excite bitter feelings in |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| assert | to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively |
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
| gobble | to swallow or eat greedily |
| stumble | to fall into sin or waywardness |