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
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
arrogancean attitude of superiority manifested in an overbearing manner or in presumptuous claims or assumptions
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
quicksilvermercury
headstrongnot easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
allegeto assert without proof or before proving
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
plastera medicated or protective dressing that consists of a film (as of cloth or plastic) spread with a usually medicated substance
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem