GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

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WordMeaning
legerdemainsleight of hand
hardybold
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
diminutionthe act, process, or an instance of becoming gradually less (as in size or importance) : the act, process, or an instance of diminishing : decrease
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
seemlygood-looking
anticlimaxthe usually sudden transition in discourse from a significant idea to a trivial or ludicrous idea
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due