GRE Word List

FETID

having a heavy offensive smell

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

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claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
functionaryone who serves in a certain function
ultimatuma final proposition, condition, or demand
stultifyto have a dulling or inhibiting effect on
executiveof or relating to the execution of the laws and the conduct of public and national affairs
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
discrepancythe quality or state of disagreeing or being at variance
aristocracygovernment by the best individuals or by a small privileged class
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group