GRE Word List
SMEAR
a viscous or sticky substance
The meaning of the word smear is a viscous or sticky substance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| perigee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth |
| periphery | the perimeter of a circle or other closed curve |
| partial | of or relating to a part rather than the whole : not general or total |
| interloper | one that interlopes: such as |
| chivalrous | valiant |
| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| prod | to thrust a pointed instrument into : prick |
| lagoon | a shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| iridescent | having or exhibiting iridescence |