GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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WordMeaning
rampa sloping way or plane: such as
enervatelacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated
implodeto burst inward
torquea force that produces or tends to produce rotation or torsion
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
incensematerial used to produce a fragrant odor when burned
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
despondentfeeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating