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
peerone that is of equal standing with another : equal
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
brittleeasily broken, cracked, or snapped
obfuscateto throw into shadow : darken
untenablenot able to be defended
ancillarysubordinate
loungeto act or move idly or lazily : loaf
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
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