GRE Word List

SMEAR

a viscous or sticky substance

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

Random words

WordMeaning
wantonmerciless
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
decorumliterary and dramatic propriety : fitness
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
preamblean introductory statement
animositya strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude
loatheto dislike greatly and often with disgust or intolerance : detest
patriarchone of the scriptural fathers of the human race or of the Hebrew people
agnostica person who holds the view that any ultimate reality (such as God) is unknown and probably unknowable
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal