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
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
grossglaringly noticeable usually because of inexcusable badness or objectionableness
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
fastidiousshowing or demanding excessive delicacy or care
tightwada close or miserly person
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
snipa small piece that is snipped off
bovineof, relating to, or resembling bovines and especially the ox or cow
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
poisebalance