GRE Word List

MALODOROUS

having a bad odor

The meaning of the word malodorous is having a bad odor.

Random words

WordMeaning
volubleeasily rolling or turning : rotating
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
filchto steal secretly or casually
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious
badinageplayful repartee : banter
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet