GRE Word List

SMEAR

a viscous or sticky substance

The meaning of the word smear is a viscous or sticky substance.

Random words

WordMeaning
antecedentsa substantive word, phrase, or clause whose denotation is referred to by a pronoun that typically follows the substantive (such as John in "Mary saw John and called to him")
nibbill
impugnto assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
postulatedemand
flutterto flap the wings rapidly
ferociousexhibiting or given to extreme fierceness and unrestrained violence and brutality