GRE Word List

FETID

having a heavy offensive smell

The meaning of the word fetid is having a heavy offensive smell.

Random words

WordMeaning
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
incrustationa crust or hard coating
scurriloususing or given to coarse language
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
friezea heavy durable coarse wool and shoddy fabric with a rough surface
attributea quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something
fracasa noisy quarrel : brawl
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic