GRE Word List

SMEAR

a viscous or sticky substance

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

Random words

WordMeaning
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
ineffectualnot producing the proper or intended effect : futile
premeditateto think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
veracioustruthful
rotundmarked by roundness : rounded
parasitean organism living in, on, or with another organism in order to obtain nutrients, grow, or multiply often in a state that directly or indirectly harms the host (see host
minutiaea minute or minor detail
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
arcaneknown or knowable only to a few people : secret