GRE Word List
SMATTERING
superficial piecemeal knowledge
The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| swell | to expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit |
| ponderous | of very great weight |
| infantile | of or relating to infants or infancy |
| seemly | good-looking |
| thwart | to oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of |
| convert | to bring over from one belief, view, or party to another |
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
| pejorative | a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation |
| pedestrian | commonplace |
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |