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
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
porouspossessing or full of pores
vindictivedisposed to seek revenge : vengeful
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
compileto compose out of materials from other documents
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
confoundto throw (a person) into confusion or perplexity
durationcontinuance in time