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 |
|---|---|
| canine | a conical pointed tooth |
| peroration | the concluding part of a discourse and especially an oration |
| mandate | an authoritative command |
| irretrievable | not retrievable : impossible to regain or recover |
| hirsute | hairy |
| rebus | a representation of words or syllables by pictures of objects or by symbols whose names resemble the intended words or syllables in sound |
| flout | to treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn |
| insurrection | an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government |
| rigor | harsh inflexibility in opinion, temper, or judgment : severity |
| avocation | a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby |