Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Having a smooth, flattering manner that is often insincere or overly ingratiating.

Example: His smarmy compliments made everyone feel uncomfortable at the party.

Definition: A small or limited amount of something, often referring to knowledge or items that are not comprehensive.

Example: She has a smattering of French, just enough to get by while traveling.

Definition: To become marked or stained, often with a substance that spreads or smudges.

Example: The paint began to smear on the canvas as I tried to blend the colors.

Definition: A mark or spot made by spreading something, often used to refer to a substance applied to a surface or a negative comment about someone.

Example: The artist created a colorful smear on the canvas.

Definition: To spread or apply a substance, often in a messy way, on a surface or to damage someone's reputation by making false statements about them.

Example: She decided to smear the paint on the canvas to create a unique texture.

Definition: Relating to a specific phase of liquid crystals where molecules are arranged in layers, with their long axes aligned parallel within each layer and perpendicular to the layers themselves.

Example: The researchers studied the smectic phase of the liquid crystal to understand its unique properties.

Definition: The process of heating and melting materials, especially to separate metal from its ore.

Example: The smelting of iron is an important step in metal production.

Definition: A mark or stain that makes something dirty or less clean.

Example: There was a smirch on the wall from the spilled paint.

Definition: To make something dirty or to damage someone's reputation by saying bad things about them.

Example: The scandal smirched his reputation in the community.

Definition: To strike or hit someone or something with force, often using a weapon or the hand.

Example: He vowed to smite his enemies in battle.

Definition: To hit or strike someone or something with great force, often causing damage or injury.

Example: The knight vowed to smite his enemies in battle.

Definition: Feeling very pleased with oneself, often in a way that shows a lack of concern for others' feelings or opinions.

Example: He had a smug smile on his face after winning the debate.

Definition: To secretly bring goods into a country without paying taxes or following legal procedures.

Example: They tried to smuggle drugs across the border.

Definition: To secretly bring goods into or out of a country without paying taxes or following laws.

Example: They tried to smuggle drugs across the border.

Definition: A person who secretly brings goods into or out of a country to avoid paying taxes or to break the law.

Example: The smuggler was caught trying to bring illegal drugs across the border.