GRE Word List

SMATTERING

superficial piecemeal knowledge

The meaning of the word smattering is superficial piecemeal knowledge.

Random words

WordMeaning
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
riftfissure
veracioustruthful
siftto put through a sieve
internecineof, relating to, or involving conflict within a group
scurryto move in or as if in a brisk pace : scamper
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
intractablenot easily governed, managed, or directed
endearmenta word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy