GRE Word List
ODORIFEROUS
yielding an odor : odorous
The meaning of the word odoriferous is yielding an odor : odorous.
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| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| promulgate | to make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim |
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| foible | the part of a sword or foil blade between the middle and point |
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