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 |
|---|---|
| magisterial | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| disfigure | to impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries |
| founder | one that founds or establishes |
| gild | to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |