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
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
scaffolda temporary or movable platform for workers (such as bricklayers, painters, or miners) to stand or sit on when working at a height above the floor or ground
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
magnitudegreat size or extent
clientelea body of clients
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
convexcurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement