GRE Word List

SMEAR

a viscous or sticky substance

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

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WordMeaning
taperto become progressively smaller toward one end
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
torpora state of mental and motor inactivity with partial or total insensibility
comportto be fitting : accord
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
respitea period of temporary delay
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual