GRE Word List
ODOROUS
having an odor: such as
The meaning of the word odorous is having an odor: such as.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| antiquated | outmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |
| submerge | to put under water |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| alleviate | relieve |
| expedite | to accelerate the process or progress of : speed up |
| factitious | produced by humans rather than by natural forces |
| epic | a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero |
| lugubrious | mournful |
| malleable | capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers |