GRE Word List

SMEAR

a viscous or sticky substance

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

Random words

WordMeaning
bilkto block the free development of : frustrate
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
argotthe language used by a particular type or group of people : an often more or less secret vocabulary and idiom peculiar to a particular group
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
laudpraise
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
barristera counsel admitted to plead at the bar and undertake the public trial of causes in an English superior court compare solicitor
sequesterto set apart : segregate
immobilitynot moving : motionless