GRE Word List

NOISOME

noxious

The meaning of the word noisome is noxious.

Random words

WordMeaning
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)
charmthe chanting or reciting of a magic spell : incantation
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
dummya person who is incapable of speaking
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways