GRE Word List

SMEAR

a viscous or sticky substance

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

Random words

WordMeaning
quenchput out
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
monochromea painting, drawing, or photograph in a single hue
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
fiascoa complete failure
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
appraiseto set a value on : to estimate the amount of
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
cursoryrapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty