GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

Random words

WordMeaning
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
masqueradea social gathering of persons wearing masks and often fantastic costumes
interloperone that interlopes: such as
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
fazeto disturb the composure of : disconcert
edicta proclamation having the force of law