GRE Word List
SMEAR
spread or cover with a sticky substance; N: mark made by smearing
The meaning of the word smear is spread or cover with a sticky substance; N: mark made by smearing.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| exorcise | drive out evil spirits |
| skirmish | minor fight; minor battle in war; V. |
| verbiage | pompous array of words; too many unnecessary words; wordiness |
| masquerade | wear a mask or disguise; pretend; N: costume party or ball at which masks are worn; pretense; disguise |
| liability | drawback; handicap; debts; obligation; responsibility; condition of being liable; ADJ. liable: likely; responsible (for paying) |
| toll | sound (a large bell) slowly at regular intervals; N: sound of a bell; fixed tax or charge |
| slovenly | untidy; careless in work habits; slipshod; N. sloven: one who is habitually untidy or careless |
| expostulation | protest; remonstrance; reasoning with someone to correct or dissuade; V. expostulate |
| trappings | outward decorations; ornaments (as an outward sign of rank) |
| bravado | swagger; assumed air of defiance; false show of bravery |
