GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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WordMeaning
steeplofty
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
ossifyto change into bone
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
braggadocioempty boasting
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
encumberweigh down
emblazonto inscribe or adorn with or as if with heraldic bearings or devices