[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to speak (a language, words, etc.) with superficial knowledge or understanding.", "to dabble in."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a slight or superficial knowledge; smattering:She gets by with only a smatter of musical knowledge.", "a small amount or number; smattering:a smatter of applause; smatters of nervous laughter."]}]