GRE Word List

SMEAR

a viscous or sticky substance

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

Random words

WordMeaning
spryable to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble
fetidhaving a heavy offensive smell
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
ardoran often restless or transitory warmth of feeling
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
inopportuneinconvenient
detonationthe action or process of detonating