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
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
regalof, relating to, or suitable for a king
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
lampoonsatire
reaperone that reaps
sublimeto cause to pass directly from the solid to the vapor state and condense back to solid form
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of