GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
dappledmarked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
enticeto attract artfully or adroitly or by arousing hope or desire : tempt
quandarya state of perplexity or doubt
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
colloquialused in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation